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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$6.23 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,981 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Lincoln ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of neighborhoods but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Lincoln's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Lincoln is 135.7 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Lincoln Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Lincoln varies by area - ranging from 1 in 2 in the southwest areas to 1 in 18 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE see the most incidents - about 167 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Lincoln for 2025 is $6,231,446. This translates to approximately $1,115 per resident and $1,981 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.2% of the median household income in Downtown Lincoln. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 69.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Lincoln Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE:	$1115
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE:	$460
Millard, Omaha, NE:	$295
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Lincoln is $1,115 per year, which is $651 more than the national average and $735 more than Lincoln's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Lincoln:

In Central Omaha, Omaha, NE, crime costs $460 per person, which is $655 less than in Downtown Lincoln.
In Millard, Omaha, NE, crime costs $295 per person, which is $820 less than in Downtown Lincoln

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Downtown Lincoln	Cost per Downtown Lincoln Resident
Murder	$339,470	$61
Rape/Sexual Assault	$307,593	$55
Robbery	$84,999	$15
Assault	$1.03 million	$185
Kidnapping	$5,553	$1
Vehicle Theft	$370,409	$66
Burglary	$268,421	$48
Theft	$2.45 million	$438
Arson	$17,363	$3
Vandalism	$939,510	$168
Animal Cruelty	$3,658	$1
Drug Crimes	$346,939	$62
Identity Theft	$66,117	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$6,231,446	$1,115

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, 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 Downtown Lincoln totals $4,036,414 ($722 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,267,860 ($1,837 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 Downtown Lincoln 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 north 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 Downtown Lincoln has 13, have the same problem. Of Downtown Lincoln’s 5,588 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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Downtown Lincoln 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 Downtown Lincoln residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.440
Robbery	0.4836
Rape	0.9078
Murder	0.0323
Total Violent Crime	7.864 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	84.59
Vehicle Theft	4.281
Burglary	5.296
Arson	0.1287
Total Property Crime	94.29 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0164
Drug Crimes	8.393
Vandalism	23.53
Identity Theft	1.529
Animal Cruelty	0.0885
Total "Other" Rate	33.56 (F)

Individual Downtown Lincoln Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Malone, Lincoln, NE	C-	C	C-
Everett, Lincoln, NE	D-	C-	D-
Near South, Lincoln, NE	D-	C+	D-
South Salt Creek, Lincoln, NE	D-	D+	D-
Woods Park, Lincoln, NE	D	B+	D
Clinton, Lincoln, NE	D+	C+	D+
Hartley, Lincoln, NE	D	C	D
40th and A, Lincoln, NE	C+	A	B-
East Campus, Lincoln, NE	D+	A-	D
Country Club, Lincoln, NE	B-	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Lincoln is higher 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
Southwest Village, Wichita, KS	D	D	D
Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA	A-	B-	B-
Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA	A	B+	B+
Tarrytown, Austin, TX	B+	B+	B+
Firthtown, Phillipsburg, NJ	B+	A-	A-
Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco, CA	A-	B-	B-
Five Mile Creek, Dallas, TX	C+	D+	D+
Five Points, Great Lakes, IL	A-	A-	A-
Arvada Plaza Area, Arvada, CO	D-	D+	D+
Southside, Binghamton, NY	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Lincoln 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 Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Lincoln schools on SchoolGrade

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