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

Crime per Capita in Downtown Omaha

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Omaha.

 

Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE Map of Crime Rates
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A+ B C D F
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

B
D
Other Crime Grade
D

$2.85 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,024 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Omaha ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of neighborhoods but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Omaha's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Omaha is 57.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Omaha Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Omaha varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the southeast areas to 1 in 21 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE see the most incidents - about 94 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Omaha for 2025 is $2,845,028. This translates to approximately $607 per resident and $1,024 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Downtown Omaha. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.3%

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

Downtown Omaha, Omaha, NE: $607
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: $460
Millard, Omaha, NE: $295
Nebraska: $380
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Omaha is $607 per year, which is $143 more than the national average and $227 more than Omaha's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Omaha:
  • In Central Omaha, Omaha, NE, crime costs $460 per person, which is $147 less than in Downtown Omaha.
  • In Millard, Omaha, NE, crime costs $295 per person, which is $312 less than in Downtown Omaha

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Omaha for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown Omaha
Cost per Downtown Omaha Resident
Murder
$414,588
$88
Rape/Sexual Assault
$225,019
$48
Robbery
$48,605
$10
Assault
$320,191
$68
Kidnapping
$18,263
$4
Vehicle Theft
$464,533
$99
Burglary
$49,867
$11
Theft
$695,883
$149
Arson
$14,405
$3
Vandalism
$337,756
$72
Animal Cruelty
$2,602
$1
Drug Crimes
$238,432
$51
Identity Theft
$14,885
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$2,845,028
$607

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Omaha, 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 Downtown Omaha totals $3,931,110 ($839 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,776,138 ($1,446 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 Omaha 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 southwest 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 Omaha has 2, have the same problem. Of Downtown Omaha’s 4,686 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 Omaha 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 Omaha residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.379
Robbery
0.3298
Rape
0.7920
Murder
0.0471
Total Violent Crime
3.548 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
28.67
Vehicle Theft
6.402
Burglary
1.173
Arson
0.1273
Total Property Crime
36.38 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0643
Drug Crimes
6.879
Vandalism
10.09
Identity Theft
0.4104
Animal Cruelty
0.0751
Total "Other" Rate
17.52 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Omaha 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
D+
D
D
F
D-
D-
D
D
D
D-
D-
D-
D+
C+
C+
C
D+
D+
D
F
F
D-
D
D
D+
B
B
A
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Omaha 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 Omaha, Omaha, NE average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Omaha schools on SchoolGrade

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