Crime per Capita in Arthur County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Arthur County.
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C-
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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A+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$231,084
Cost of Crime™ for Arthur County, NE
In 2025, crime will cost $1,408 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Arthur County 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 Arthur County, NE Safe?
The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Arthur County ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of counties but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Arthur County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Arthur County is 35.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arthur County Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arthur County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the east areas to 1 in 31 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Arthur County, NE see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Arthur County, NE
The total projected cost of crime in Arthur County for 2025 is $231,084. This translates to approximately $480 per resident and $1,408 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Arthur County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Arthur County Compared to Other Counties?
| Arthur County, NE: | $480 |
|---|---|
| Douglas County, NE: | $390 |
| Sarpy County, NE: | $294 |
| Nebraska: | $380 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Arthur County is $480 per year, which is $16 more than the national average and $100 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Arthur County:
- In Douglas County, NE, crime costs $390 per person, which is $91 less than in Arthur County.
- In Sarpy County, NE, crime costs $294 per person, which is $186 less than in Arthur County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arthur County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Arthur County |
Cost per Arthur County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$45,431 |
$94 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$27,665 |
$58 |
Robbery |
$5,718 |
$12 |
Assault |
$35,710 |
$74 |
Kidnapping |
$7,557 |
$16 |
Vehicle Theft |
$2,436 |
$5 |
Burglary |
$11,853 |
$25 |
Theft |
$13,451 |
$28 |
Arson |
$1,579 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$47,818 |
$99 |
Animal Cruelty |
$119 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$28,245 |
$59 |
Identity Theft |
$3,502 |
$7 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$231,084 |
$480 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arthur County, 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 Arthur County totals $445,634 ($926 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $676,718 ($1,407 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 Arthur County 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 county 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 Arthur County’s 481 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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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 Arthur County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.585 |
Robbery |
0.3779 |
Rape |
0.9486 |
Murder |
0.0503 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.962 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
5.400 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.3270 |
Burglary |
2.717 |
Arson |
0.1359 |
Total Property Crime |
8.580 (A+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2591 |
Drug Crimes |
7.939 |
Vandalism |
13.92 |
Identity Theft |
0.9406 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0333 |
Total "Other" Rate |
23.09 (F) |
Individual Arthur County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Arthur County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Arthur County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | D- | |
C- | B- | C- | |
F | C- | F | |
D- | D+ | D+ | |
F | F | F | |
C | C- | B | |
C- | B+ | C- | |
A- | A | A+ | |
F | D | D- | |
D | C- | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Arthur County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | F | F | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
F | C- | C- | |
F | F | F | |
D- | F | F | |
C- | B- | B- | |
B- | C | C | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, Arthur County is less safe than the Nebraska state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Arthur County, NE average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Arthur County schools on SchoolGrade
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