Scotts Bluff County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scotts Bluff County in NE is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,256 violent crimes and 2,967 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.6 per 100k residents, which is -26.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.3 per 100k, -66.2% 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 BAnnual Rate77.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,256 (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 Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,967 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,357 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.6 | B | 2256 | 106.2 | -26.9% |
| Property Crime | 55.3 | A | 2967 | 163.6 | -66.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 81 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -77.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.7 | D | 235 | 22.3 | +33.5% |
| Burglary | 1.3 | A | 389 | 24.0 | -94.5% |
| Larceny | 51.3 | A | 2357 | 116.4 | -55.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 198 | 22.2 | -88.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Scottsbluff Police Department
Scottsbluff, NE
Gering Police Department
Gering, NE
Mitchell Police Department
Mitchell, NE
Lyman Police Department
Lyman, NE
Minatare Police Department
Minatare, NE