The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Abie, NE: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$96,450

Cost of Crime™ for Abie, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,219 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Abie in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Abie, NE Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Abie ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Abie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Abie is 33.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Abie Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Abie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Abie, NE see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Abie, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Abie for 2025 is $96,450. This translates to approximately $513 per resident and $1,219 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Abie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Abie Compared to Other Cities?

Abie, NE:	$513
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Abie is $513 per year, which is $49 more than the national average and $133 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Abie:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $113 more than in Abie.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $295 less than in Abie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Abie for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Abie	Cost per Abie Resident
Murder	$37,836	$201
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,881	$47
Robbery	$1,512	$8
Assault	$10,586	$56
Kidnapping	$660	$4
Vehicle Theft	$4,053	$22
Burglary	$5,413	$29
Theft	$19,708	$105
Arson	$547	$3
Vandalism	$2,112	$11
Animal Cruelty	$52	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,626	$25
Identity Theft	$463	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$96,450	$513

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Abie, NE

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Abie totals $296,175 ($1,575 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $392,625 ($2,088 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Abie crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Abie’s 188 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Abie Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Abie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.961
Robbery	0.2556
Rape	0.7791
Murder	0.1071
Total Violent Crime	3.103 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.24
Vehicle Theft	1.392
Burglary	3.175
Arson	0.1204
Total Property Crime	24.93 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0579
Drug Crimes	3.327
Vandalism	1.573
Identity Theft	0.3183
Animal Cruelty	0.0376
Total "Other" Rate	5.313 (B+)

Individual Abie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Abie is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Abie.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Linwood, NE	D+	C	D-
Bruno, NE	D+	C	D-
Prague, NE	B	B+	C+
Octavia, NE	D+	B-	D
Morse Bluff, NE	B-	B-	C+
Loma, NE	B-	A-	B-
Schuyler, NE	D+	C	D
Rogers, NE	C-	C-	C-
Malmo, NE	B	A-	B+
David City, NE	B-	B+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Abie is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Aurora, ME	B	A+	A+
Palo Verde, CA	F	F	F
Valentine, TX	F	F	F
Moose River, ME	C+	B+	B+
Wesley, ME	B-	A+	A+
Sac Bay, MI	C-	C+	C+
Cotton City, NM	D-	F	F
San Mateo, NM	D-	F	F
Stoneman Lake, AZ	B+	C+	C+
Little Machias, ME	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Abie is less safe than the Nebraska state average and as safe as the national average.

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

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