Scotts Bluff County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scotts Bluff County in NE is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,613 violent crimes and 3,292 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.5 per 100k residents, which is 38.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 46.2 per 100k, 71.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate65.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,613 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate46.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,292 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents455 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,577 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.5 | A | 2613 | 106.2 | -38.3% |
| Property Crime | 46.2 | A | 3292 | 163.6 | -71.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 26 | 5.8 | -83.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.6 | C | 271 | 22.3 | +10.5% |
| Burglary | 0.9 | A | 455 | 24.0 | -96.1% |
| Larceny | 43.4 | A | 2577 | 116.4 | -62.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 234 | 22.2 | -91.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office
Scottsbluff Police Department
Scottsbluff, NE
Gering Police Department
Gering, NE
Mitchell Police Department
Mitchell, NE
Lyman Police Department
Lyman, NE
Morrill
Minatare Police Department
Minatare, NE