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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$346,688

Cost of Crime™ for Bertrand, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $902 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bertrand 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 Bertrand, NE Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Bertrand ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Bertrand's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bertrand is 29.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bertrand Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bertrand varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bertrand, NE see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bertrand, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Bertrand for 2025 is $346,688. This translates to approximately $363 per resident and $902 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Bertrand. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Bertrand, NE:	$363
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bertrand is $363 per year, which is $101 less than the national average and $17 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bertrand:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $263 more than in Bertrand.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $145 less than in Bertrand

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bertrand	Cost per Bertrand Resident
Murder	$96,566	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$47,211	$49
Robbery	$12,721	$13
Assault	$12,849	$13
Kidnapping	$5,264	$6
Vehicle Theft	$6,966	$7
Burglary	$16,943	$18
Theft	$62,889	$66
Arson	$2,175	$2
Vandalism	$40,827	$43
Animal Cruelty	$357	$0
Drug Crimes	$40,968	$43
Identity Theft	$952	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$346,688	$363

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bertrand, 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 Bertrand totals $875,800 ($917 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,222,488 ($1,280 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 Bertrand 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Bertrand has 1, have the same problem. Of Bertrand’s 955 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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Bertrand 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 Bertrand residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4685
Robbery	0.4235
Rape	0.8153
Murder	0.0538
Total Violent Crime	1.761 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.72
Vehicle Theft	0.4711
Burglary	1.956
Arson	0.0943
Total Property Crime	15.24 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0909
Drug Crimes	5.799
Vandalism	5.984
Identity Theft	0.1287
Animal Cruelty	0.0506
Total "Other" Rate	12.05 (D+)

Individual Bertrand Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Smithfield, NE	C+	C+	C
Loomis, NE	C	C+	C
Elwood, NE	C+	A-	C+
Atlanta, NE	C+	B-	B-
Holdrege, NE	D	C+	D+
Overton, NE	C-	C	C-
Lexington, NE	D-	C-	D-
Edison, NE	C-	C+	B-
Elm Creek, NE	C	F	C+
Oxford, NE	C-	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bertrand is higher 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
Blackstock, SC	D	D	D
Kynesville, FL	A+	A	A
Morgan, PA	A	A+	A+
Montfort, WI	A-	A-	A-
Mitchell, MS	A	A+	A+
Minneola, KS	C+	D+	D+
Marcell, MN	D+	B-	B-
Madisonville, MS	A	A+	A+
Luana, IA	C+	C	C
Lowpoint, IL	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Bertrand is as safe as 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 Bertrand, NE average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Bertrand schools on SchoolGrade

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