North Platte, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The North Platte Police Department serves the city of North Platte, NE in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,738 violent crimes and 3,496 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.1 per 100k residents, which is 16.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 160.4 per 100k, 2.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.1 | B | 1738 | 106.2 | -16.1% |
| Property Crime | 160.4 | C | 3496 | 163.6 | -2.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 230 | 22.3 | -80.0% |
| Burglary | 4.5 | A | 456 | 24.0 | -81.4% |
| Larceny | 151.5 | D | 2746 | 116.4 | +30.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogallala | 48 miles | A 63.0 | C 168.1 | Violent: 29.3% lower Property: 4.8% higher |
| Cozad | 50 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 26.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.8% lower |
| Gothenburg | 50 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lexington | 50 miles | D 167.4 | C 176.7 | Violent: 87.8% higher Property: 10.1% higher |
| Broken Bow | 58 miles | B 86.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.9% lower Property: N/A |