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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$514,803

Cost of Crime™ for Burwell, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $833 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Burwell ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Burwell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Burwell is 25.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Burwell Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Burwell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Burwell, NE see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Burwell, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Burwell for 2025 is $514,803. This translates to approximately $362 per resident and $833 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Burwell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Burwell, NE:	$362
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Burwell is $362 per year, which is $102 less than the national average and $18 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Burwell:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $265 more than in Burwell.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $144 less than in Burwell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Burwell	Cost per Burwell Resident
Murder	$123,402	$87
Rape/Sexual Assault	$79,451	$56
Robbery	$17,453	$12
Assault	$39,002	$27
Kidnapping	$13,418	$9
Vehicle Theft	$20,289	$14
Burglary	$12,868	$9
Theft	$45,252	$32
Arson	$5,341	$4
Vandalism	$78,723	$55
Animal Cruelty	$524	$0
Drug Crimes	$71,061	$50
Identity Theft	$8,019	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$514,803	$362

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Burwell, 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 Burwell totals $1,217,574 ($856 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,732,378 ($1,217 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 Burwell 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 Burwell has 1, have the same problem. Of Burwell’s 1,423 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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Burwell 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 Burwell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9543
Robbery	0.3899
Rape	0.9208
Murder	0.0461
Total Violent Crime	2.311 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.140
Vehicle Theft	0.9208
Burglary	0.9970
Arson	0.1554
Total Property Crime	8.213 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1555
Drug Crimes	6.751
Vandalism	7.744
Identity Theft	0.7281
Animal Cruelty	0.0498
Total "Other" Rate	15.43 (D-)

Individual Burwell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Elyria, NE	C	C+	B+
Taylor, NE	D	C-	B
Sargent, NE	D+	B+	C-
Comstock, NE	D+	B	C
Ord, NE	D	B	D-
Ericson, NE	D	C	D+
Arcadia, NE	C-	C-	B+
Gates, NE	D+	C	C-
North Loup, NE	C	B-	B-
Westerville, NE	D	B+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Burwell is similar 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
Shiremanstown, PA	B	A+	A+
Dierks, AR	D-	F	F
Dix, IL	B-	A+	A+
Dowling, MI	B+	B+	B+
Duck Hill, MS	B+	A	A
Dunnigan, CA	D	F	F
East Wakefield, NH	B-	A	A
Garrison, KY	C+	D-	D-
Hancock, WI	B+	C+	C+
Hinton, IA	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Burwell 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 Burwell, NE average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Burwell schools on SchoolGrade

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