Platte County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Platte County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 866 violent crimes and 1,926 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.5 per 100k, 54.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents866 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,926 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,512 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.2 | A | 866 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 74.5 | A | 1926 | 163.6 | -54.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 80 | 3.5 | -41.8% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 13 | 5.8 | -29.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.9 | A | 83 | 22.3 | -77.9% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 254 | 24.0 | -62.4% |
| Larceny | 46.9 | A | 1512 | 116.4 | -59.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 154 | 22.2 | -16.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Platte County Sheriff's Office
Columbus Police Department
Columbus, NE