Kearney County, NE Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Kearney County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 205 violent crimes and 259 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.7 per 100k residents, which is 58.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.4 per 100k, 70.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate48.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime43.7A205106.2-58.9%
Property Crime48.4A259163.6-70.4%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A273.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A1522.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A5924.0-100.0%
Larceny48.4A175116.4-58.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2322.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Kearney County Sheriff's Office

Minden Police Department

Minden, NE

State Patrol: Kearney County