Seward County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Seward County in NE is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 413 violent crimes and 348 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.1 per 100k residents, which is 87.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.9 per 100k, 76.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.1 | A | 413 | 106.2 | -87.7% |
| Property Crime | 38.9 | A | 348 | 163.6 | -76.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 18 | 3.5 | +23.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 41 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 45 | 24.0 | -82.5% |
| Larceny | 34.7 | A | 255 | 116.4 | -70.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 44 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Seward County Sheriff's Office
Seward Police Department
Seward, NE
Milford Police Department
Milford, NE