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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$200,219

Cost of Crime™ for Leshara, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $983 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Leshara ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Leshara's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Leshara is 23.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Leshara Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Leshara varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Leshara, NE see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Leshara, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Leshara for 2025 is $200,219. This translates to approximately $354 per resident and $983 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Leshara. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Leshara, NE:	$354
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Leshara is $354 per year, which is $110 less than the national average and $26 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Leshara:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $273 more than in Leshara.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $136 less than in Leshara

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Leshara	Cost per Leshara Resident
Murder	$58,584	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,757	$51
Robbery	$7,174	$13
Assault	$15,297	$27
Kidnapping	$3,499	$6
Vehicle Theft	$22,370	$40
Burglary	$7,067	$12
Theft	$31,456	$56
Arson	$1,524	$3
Vandalism	$13,563	$24
Animal Cruelty	$131	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,098	$18
Identity Theft	$698	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$200,219	$354

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Leshara, 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 Leshara totals $533,450 ($942 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $733,669 ($1,296 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 Leshara 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 Leshara’s 566 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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Leshara 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 Leshara residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9411
Robbery	0.4030
Rape	0.8379
Murder	0.0551
Total Violent Crime	2.237 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.73
Vehicle Theft	2.552
Burglary	1.377
Arson	0.1115
Total Property Crime	14.77 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1020
Drug Crimes	2.412
Vandalism	3.354
Identity Theft	0.1594
Animal Cruelty	0.0313
Total "Other" Rate	6.059 (B)

Individual Leshara Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mercer, NE	C+	B+	C+
Inglewood, NE	C	C+	D+
Valley, NE	B+	A	B
Yutan, NE	A-	A-	B+
Mead, NE	B+	B-	B+
Colon, NE	B+	B+	B-
Fremont, NE	C-	B-	D+
Cedar Bluffs, NE	C-	F	C+
King Lake, NE	A-	A	A
Waterloo, NE	B+	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Leshara is similar 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
Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND	B-	B+	B+
Hannibal, TX	B+	B-	B-
Hamer, ID	B-	C+	C+
Halseys Corners, NY	D-	D+	D+
Hagans, WV	B+	B+	B+
Grimes, AL	C+	D	D
Grigsby, TX	B+	B-	B-
Graysville, PA	A-	B	B
Grand Tower, IL	C+	D+	D+
Harding, WV	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Leshara is safer than the Nebraska state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Leshara, NE average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Leshara schools on SchoolGrade

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