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

Crime per Capita in Hooker County

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

 

Hooker County, NE Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$599,460

Cost of Crime™ for Hooker County, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,677 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Hooker County is 82.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hooker County Residents generally consider the east part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hooker County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northeast areas to 1 in 12 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Hooker County, NE see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hooker County, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Hooker County for 2025 is $599,460. This translates to approximately $937 per resident and $1,677 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Hooker County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Hooker County, NE: $937
Douglas County, NE: $390
Sarpy County, NE: $294
Nebraska: $380
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hooker County is $937 per year, which is $472 more than the national average and $556 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Hooker County:
  • In Douglas County, NE, crime costs $390 per person, which is $547 less than in Hooker County.
  • In Sarpy County, NE, crime costs $294 per person, which is $642 less than in Hooker County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hooker County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Hooker County
Cost per Hooker County Resident
Murder
$87,173
$136
Rape/Sexual Assault
$41,989
$66
Robbery
$16,728
$26
Assault
$137,443
$215
Kidnapping
$8,607
$13
Vehicle Theft
$20,806
$33
Burglary
$23,752
$37
Theft
$120,176
$188
Arson
$2,426
$4
Vandalism
$79,893
$125
Animal Cruelty
$406
$1
Drug Crimes
$48,614
$76
Identity Theft
$11,449
$18
Total Cost of Crime
$599,460
$937

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hooker 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 Hooker County totals $822,929 ($1,286 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,422,389 ($2,222 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 Hooker 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 east 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 Hooker County has 3, have the same problem. Of Hooker County’s 640 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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Hooker 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 Hooker County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.478
Robbery
0.8309
Rape
1.082
Murder
0.0725
Total Violent Crime
9.463 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
36.26
Vehicle Theft
2.099
Burglary
4.092
Arson
0.1570
Total Property Crime
42.61 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2218
Drug Crimes
10.27
Vandalism
17.47
Identity Theft
2.311
Animal Cruelty
0.0857
Total "Other" Rate
30.36 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Hooker County is higher 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
F
F
F
A
A
A
D+
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
C-
F
F
C
B+
B+
D+
D+
D+
D
C+
C+
D+
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Hooker County 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 Hooker County, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hooker County schools on SchoolGrade

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