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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$178,136

Cost of Crime™ for Bruning, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,167 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bruning ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Bruning's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bruning is 35.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bruning Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bruning varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bruning, NE see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bruning, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Bruning for 2025 is $178,136. This translates to approximately $470 per resident and $1,167 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Bruning. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Bruning, NE:	$470
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bruning is $470 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $90 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bruning:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $156 more than in Bruning.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $252 less than in Bruning

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bruning	Cost per Bruning Resident
Murder	$34,032	$90
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,034	$55
Robbery	$5,266	$14
Assault	$44,037	$116
Kidnapping	$2,372	$6
Vehicle Theft	$336	$1
Burglary	$3,500	$9
Theft	$31,344	$83
Arson	$914	$2
Vandalism	$14,479	$38
Animal Cruelty	$155	$0
Drug Crimes	$19,191	$51
Identity Theft	$1,478	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$178,136	$470

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bruning, 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 Bruning totals $340,327 ($898 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $518,463 ($1,368 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 Bruning 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 Bruning’s 379 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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Bruning 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 Bruning residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.046
Robbery	0.4417
Rape	0.9153
Murder	0.0478
Total Violent Crime	5.451 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.97
Vehicle Theft	0.0572
Burglary	1.018
Arson	0.0999
Total Property Crime	17.14 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1032
Drug Crimes	6.845
Vandalism	5.348
Identity Theft	0.5038
Animal Cruelty	0.0553
Total "Other" Rate	12.86 (D)

Individual Bruning Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Carleton, NE	D+	D	C-
Strang, NE	C	B-	C+
Belvidere, NE	D+	D	C-
Ohiowa, NE	C	C	B-
Shickley, NE	C-	B	C
Alexandria, NE	D+	D	C-
Hebron, NE	D-	D	D-
Tobias, NE	C-	D+	C-
Davenport, NE	D+	D	C-
Geneva, NE	C+	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bruning 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
Vredenburgh, AL	D	D-	D-
New Centerville, PA	A	A	A
Newtonville, IN	B+	B	B
Norway Lake, ME	C	A+	A+
Orion, WI	B	A-	A-
East Monroe, OH	B+	B-	B-
East Arlington, VT	A-	B+	B+
Theodosia, MO	C-	C-	C-
Valmy, NV	F	F	F
Vickery Landing, MI	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Bruning 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 Bruning, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bruning schools on SchoolGrade

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