Rock County, NE Murder Rates and Murder Maps

Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in Rock County in green. The most dangerous areas in Rock County are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Rock County, NE Safe from Murder?

The C- grade means the rate of murder is slightly higher than the average US county. Rock County is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of counties are safer and 35% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Rock County's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.

The rate of murder in Rock County is 0.0824 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Rock County generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of murder in Rock County may be as high as 1 in 11,260 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 13,471 in the south part of the county.

By a simple count ignoring population, more murder occurs in the central parts of Rock County, NE: about 0 per year. The east part of Rock County has fewer cases of murder with only 0 in a typical year.

How Rock County's Murder Rate Compares

The chart below compares the murder rate in Rock County to the Nebraska state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the murder rate, Rock County is less safe than the Nebraska state average and less safe than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Murder in Rock County, NE

Murder is projected to cost the residents of Rock County about $181,382 in 2025, or roughly $155 per resident. This is part of Rock County's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Rock County, including every crime type and how Rock County compares to other counties.

Interpreting the Murder Map

Remember that murder rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Rock County's crime maps on the Rock County overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Rock County, NE at ISP Reports.

Individual Rock County Crime Maps & Stats

Murder Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of murder in Rock County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Rock County.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Brown County, NE	D+	C-	C	B-
Keya Paha County, NE	C+	B-	A+	A
Holt County, NE	C	A-	C	A-
Boyd County, NE	D-	D	D	B+
Cherry County, NE	D	D+	D+	B-
Antelope County, NE	C-	B-	C+	B+
Hooker County, NE	F	F	F	C
Knox County, NE	C	C	C	B+
Bon Homme County, SD	C+	D	B+	C-
Pierce County, NE	A-	B-	A+	A

Murder in County with Similar Populations

Rock County is lower versus other counties of the same size for murder. The table below compares murder in counties with comparable overall population.

Similar County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Adams County, ID	C-	B	B	A
Adams County, ND	C-	C-	C-	D+
Alcona County, MI	A	C+	C+	C+
Aleutians East Borough, AK	D-	F	F	F
Aleutians West Census Area, AK	C	F	F	D-
Alexander County, IL	D+	D	D	D-
Alfalfa County, OK	B-	C	C	D-
Alger County, MI	C	C	C	B+
Alleghany County, NC	D	B-	B-	C+
Allendale County, SC	F	F	F	F

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rock County, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rock County schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Rock County, NE

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.