Wayne County, NE Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 169 violent crimes and 202 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.1 per 100k residents, which is 77.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 34.1 per 100k, 79.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 A
Annual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime24.1A169106.2-77.3%
Property Crime34.1A202163.6-79.1%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A193.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A1522.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A2724.0-100.0%
Larceny21.1A154116.4-81.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.0A1822.2-41.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Wayne Police Department

Wayne, NE

State Patrol: Wayne County