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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$145,415

Cost of Crime™ for Du Bois, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,181 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Du Bois ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Du Bois's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Du Bois is 38.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Du Bois Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Du Bois varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Du Bois, NE see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Du Bois, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Du Bois for 2025 is $145,415. This translates to approximately $503 per resident and $1,181 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Du Bois. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Du Bois Compared to Other Cities?

Du Bois, NE:	$503
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Du Bois is $503 per year, which is $39 more than the national average and $123 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Du Bois:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $123 more than in Du Bois.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $285 less than in Du Bois

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Du Bois	Cost per Du Bois Resident
Murder	$34,892	$121
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,776	$58
Robbery	$4,815	$17
Assault	$17,756	$61
Kidnapping	$2,888	$10
Vehicle Theft	$3,741	$13
Burglary	$8,869	$31
Theft	$24,012	$83
Arson	$877	$3
Vandalism	$16,437	$57
Animal Cruelty	$129	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,806	$48
Identity Theft	$418	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$145,415	$503

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Du Bois, 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 Du Bois totals $318,570 ($1,102 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $463,985 ($1,605 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 Du Bois 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Du Bois’s 289 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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Du Bois 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 Du Bois residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.139
Robbery	0.5297
Rape	0.9574
Murder	0.0642
Total Violent Crime	3.691 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.04
Vehicle Theft	0.8358
Burglary	3.383
Arson	0.1257
Total Property Crime	20.39 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1648
Drug Crimes	6.458
Vandalism	7.961
Identity Theft	0.1868
Animal Cruelty	0.0602
Total "Other" Rate	14.83 (D-)

Individual Du Bois Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pawnee City, NE	C+	D+	C+
Bern, KS	C+	D+	A-
Table Rock, NE	D-	D+	D
Humboldt, NE	F	F	F
St. Benedict, KS	B-	C	B+
Dawson, NE	D+	B	D
Oneida, KS	B-	C+	B
Seneca, KS	C	D+	B+
Baileyville, KS	B-	B-	B+
Steinauer, NE	D	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Du Bois is higher 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
Gatzke, MN	C-	C+	C+
Sunizona, AZ	B	C-	C-
Godwinsville, GA	C-	D-	D-
Suttons, SC	F	F	F
Swastika, NY	C+	C+	C+
Swedesburg, IA	B	B	B
Tabor, MN	B-	B-	B-
Tacoma, FL	B-	C	C
Glen, MT	B-	C	C
Tar Fork, KY	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Du Bois 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 Du Bois, NE average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Du Bois schools on SchoolGrade

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