Lancaster County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lancaster County in NE is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 26,352 violent crimes and 40,839 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.1 per 100k residents, which is 32.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.8 per 100k, 24.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BAnnual Rate72.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,352 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,482 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,566 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents40,839 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,614 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents32,260 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,517 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.1 | B | 26352 | 106.2 | -32.1% |
| Property Crime | 122.8 | B | 40839 | 163.6 | -24.9% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 37 | 0.5 | -68.1% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 1482 | 3.5 | +1.2% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 750 | 5.8 | -79.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 3566 | 22.3 | -56.3% |
| Burglary | 13.3 | A | 4614 | 24.0 | -44.8% |
| Larceny | 95.7 | B | 32260 | 116.4 | -17.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.1 | A | 3517 | 22.2 | -41.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, NE