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

Crime per Capita in Deuel County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Deuel County.

 

Deuel County, NE Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B
Other Crime Grade
D

$960,202

Cost of Crime™ for Deuel County, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,132 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Deuel County ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of counties but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Deuel County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Deuel County is 33.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Deuel County Residents generally consider the central part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Deuel County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northeast areas to 1 in 35 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Deuel County, NE see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the east part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Deuel County, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Deuel County for 2025 is $960,202. This translates to approximately $504 per resident and $1,132 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Deuel County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Deuel County Compared to Other Counties?

Deuel County, NE: $504
Douglas County, NE: $390
Sarpy County, NE: $294
Nebraska: $380
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Deuel County is $504 per year, which is $40 more than the national average and $124 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Deuel County:
  • In Douglas County, NE, crime costs $390 per person, which is $114 less than in Deuel County.
  • In Sarpy County, NE, crime costs $294 per person, which is $210 less than in Deuel County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Deuel County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Deuel County
Cost per Deuel County Resident
Murder
$249,031
$131
Rape/Sexual Assault
$106,394
$56
Robbery
$23,214
$12
Assault
$171,218
$90
Kidnapping
$17,481
$9
Vehicle Theft
$18,526
$10
Burglary
$78,426
$41
Theft
$83,207
$44
Arson
$6,129
$3
Vandalism
$113,660
$60
Animal Cruelty
$918
$0
Drug Crimes
$87,507
$46
Identity Theft
$4,492
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$960,202
$504

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Deuel County, 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 Deuel County totals $2,213,925 ($1,162 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,174,127 ($1,666 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 Deuel County 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 county 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 Deuel County has 1, have the same problem. Of Deuel County’s 1,905 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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Deuel County 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 Deuel County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.130
Robbery
0.3874
Rape
0.9211
Murder
0.0696
Total Violent Crime
4.508 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.434
Vehicle Theft
0.6280
Burglary
4.539
Arson
0.1332
Total Property Crime
13.73 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1513
Drug Crimes
6.210
Vandalism
8.352
Identity Theft
0.3046
Animal Cruelty
0.0651
Total "Other" Rate
15.08 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Deuel County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Deuel County is less safe than 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 Deuel County, NE average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Deuel County schools on SchoolGrade

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