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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$352,863

Cost of Crime™ for Blue Hill, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $812 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Blue Hill ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Blue Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Blue Hill is 19.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blue Hill Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blue Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 47 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Blue Hill, NE see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blue Hill, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Blue Hill for 2025 is $352,863. This translates to approximately $382 per resident and $812 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Blue Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Blue Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Blue Hill, NE:	$382
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blue Hill is $382 per year, which is $82 less than the national average and $2 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Blue Hill:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $245 more than in Blue Hill.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $164 less than in Blue Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Blue Hill	Cost per Blue Hill Resident
Murder	$102,467	$111
Rape/Sexual Assault	$44,268	$48
Robbery	$11,167	$12
Assault	$72,730	$79
Kidnapping	$9,440	$10
Vehicle Theft	$14,077	$15
Burglary	$7,796	$8
Theft	$3,165	$3
Arson	$2,446	$3
Vandalism	$49,461	$54
Animal Cruelty	$418	$0
Drug Crimes	$34,457	$37
Identity Theft	$972	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$352,863	$382

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blue Hill, 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 Blue Hill totals $914,901 ($990 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,267,764 ($1,372 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 Blue Hill 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 have the same problem. Of Blue Hill’s 924 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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Blue Hill 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 Blue Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.741
Robbery	0.3842
Rape	0.7901
Murder	0.0590
Total Violent Crime	3.974 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	0.6614
Vehicle Theft	0.9838
Burglary	0.9302
Arson	0.1096
Total Property Crime	2.685 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1685
Drug Crimes	5.041
Vandalism	7.493
Identity Theft	0.1359
Animal Cruelty	0.0612
Total "Other" Rate	12.90 (D)

Individual Blue Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rosemont, NE	C+	D-	B+
Ayr, NE	B	C	A
Pauline, NE	B	C+	A-
Bladen, NE	C+	D-	B+
Lawrence, NE	C+	C-	A
Roseland, NE	B	C	A
St. Stephens, NE	C+	D+	A-
Cowles, NE	C-	D	C
Holstein, NE	B+	C+	A
Glenvil, NE	C-	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Blue Hill 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
Fort Myer, VA	F	D+	D+
Rose Valley, PA	A-	A+	A+
Roff, OK	C-	B-	B-
Leary, GA	D-	C-	C-
Lake Dalecarlia, IN	A	A	A
Hillsboro, IN	B+	B-	B-
Hastings, IN	B+	B+	B+
Goshen, VA	C+	B-	B-
Gordon, TX	C+	B-	B-
Sams Valley, OR	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Blue Hill is safer than the Nebraska state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Blue Hill, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Blue Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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