The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Columbus Park, Omaha, NE: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Columbus Park

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Columbus Park.

 

Columbus Park, Omaha, NE Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
C+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$2.44 million

Cost of Crime™ for Columbus Park, Omaha, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,640 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Columbus Park 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 Columbus Park, Omaha, NE Safe?

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

The crime rate in Columbus Park is 39.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Columbus Park Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Columbus Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northeast areas to 1 in 27 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Columbus Park, Omaha, NE see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Columbus Park, Omaha, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Columbus Park for 2025 is $2,443,647. This translates to approximately $527 per resident and $1,640 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Columbus Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Columbus Park Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Columbus Park, Omaha, NE: $527
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: $460
Millard, Omaha, NE: $295
Nebraska: $380
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Columbus Park is $527 per year, which is $62 more than the national average and $146 more than Omaha's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Columbus Park:
  • In Central Omaha, Omaha, NE, crime costs $460 per person, which is $66 less than in Columbus Park.
  • In Millard, Omaha, NE, crime costs $295 per person, which is $232 less than in Columbus Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Columbus Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Columbus Park
Cost per Columbus Park Resident
Murder
$650,832
$140
Rape/Sexual Assault
$231,048
$50
Robbery
$38,881
$8
Assault
$232,557
$50
Kidnapping
$13,088
$3
Vehicle Theft
$317,101
$68
Burglary
$62,543
$13
Theft
$393,144
$85
Arson
$15,353
$3
Vandalism
$271,582
$59
Animal Cruelty
$2,360
$1
Drug Crimes
$204,908
$44
Identity Theft
$10,251
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$2,443,647
$527

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Columbus Park, Omaha, 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 Columbus Park totals $5,491,680 ($1,183 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,935,327 ($1,710 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 Columbus Park 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 west part of the neighborhood 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 Columbus Park has 1, have the same problem. Of Columbus Park’s 4,641 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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Columbus Park 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 Columbus Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.745
Robbery
0.2663
Rape
0.8211
Murder
0.0746
Total Violent Crime
2.907 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.36
Vehicle Theft
4.412
Burglary
1.486
Arson
0.1370
Total Property Crime
22.39 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0465
Drug Crimes
5.969
Vandalism
8.191
Identity Theft
0.2854
Animal Cruelty
0.0688
Total "Other" Rate
14.56 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
A
C
C
B
C+
D
B
D
B-
B
B+
D
B
D
D+
F
C+
C+
A
C
D+
C+
C
C+
A-
B-
C-
C
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Columbus Park is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A
A
F
D-
D-
C+
B+
B+
A
A+
A+
B
B
B
B+
A-
A-
B-
C
C
D
D
D
C
B
B
C+
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Columbus Park 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 Columbus Park, Omaha, NE average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Columbus Park schools on SchoolGrade

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