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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$1.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for Humboldt, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $2,154 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Humboldt is 119.0 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Humboldt Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Humboldt varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 10 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Humboldt, NE see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Humboldt, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Humboldt for 2025 is $1,128,365. This translates to approximately $1,061 per resident and $2,154 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Humboldt. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 8.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Humboldt Compared to Other Cities?

Humboldt, NE:	$1061
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Humboldt is $1,061 per year, which is $597 more than the national average and $681 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Humboldt:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $435 less than in Humboldt.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $844 less than in Humboldt

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Humboldt	Cost per Humboldt Resident
Murder	$170,046	$160
Rape/Sexual Assault	$60,578	$57
Robbery	$9,061	$9
Assault	$224,563	$211
Kidnapping	$10,661	$10
Vehicle Theft	$29,561	$28
Burglary	$11,371	$11
Theft	$540,167	$508
Arson	$3,054	$3
Vandalism	$29,268	$28
Animal Cruelty	$396	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,982	$34
Identity Theft	$3,656	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,128,365	$1,061

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Humboldt, 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 Humboldt totals $1,476,888 ($1,389 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,605,253 ($2,451 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 Humboldt 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 central part of the city 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 Humboldt has 1, have the same problem. Of Humboldt’s 1,063 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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Humboldt 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 Humboldt residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.356
Robbery	0.2710
Rape	0.9399
Murder	0.0851
Total Violent Crime	8.652 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	98.12
Vehicle Theft	1.796
Burglary	1.179
Arson	0.1190
Total Property Crime	101.2 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1654
Drug Crimes	4.576
Vandalism	3.854
Identity Theft	0.4443
Animal Cruelty	0.0503
Total "Other" Rate	9.090 (C)

Individual Humboldt Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dawson, NE	D+	B	D
Table Rock, NE	D-	D+	D
Stella, NE	C	C+	C+
Du Bois, NE	D	C-	D
Pawnee City, NE	C+	D+	C+
Howe, NE	C	C	C
Elk Creek, NE	B+	A	A
Verdon, NE	C	C+	C+
Salem, NE	C-	A-	D+
Bern, KS	C+	D+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Humboldt 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
Wattensaw, AR	D+	C	C
Central, AR	D	D-	D-
Chunky, MS	A	A+	A+
Coalton, KY	C	C+	C+
Cohay, MS	A-	A+	A+
Colebrook, OH	B	A-	A-
Franklin, NE	D	C	C
Frost, MI	A+	B+	B+
Gastonia, TX	D-	B	B
Unity, WI	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Humboldt 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 Humboldt, NE average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Humboldt schools on SchoolGrade

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