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

Crime per Capita in Northwest Omaha

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

 

Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$7.48 million

Cost of Crime™ for Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $780 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Northwest Omaha ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of neighborhoods but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Northwest Omaha's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Northwest Omaha is 22.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Northwest Omaha Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Northwest Omaha varies by area - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southeast areas to 1 in 76 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE see the most incidents - about 148 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Northwest Omaha for 2025 is $7,480,419. This translates to approximately $315 per resident and $780 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Northwest Omaha. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE: $315
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: $460
Millard, Omaha, NE: $295
Nebraska: $380
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Northwest Omaha is $315 per year, which is $149 less than the national average and $65 less than Omaha's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Northwest Omaha:
  • In Central Omaha, Omaha, NE, crime costs $460 per person, which is $145 more than in Northwest Omaha.
  • In Millard, Omaha, NE, crime costs $295 per person, which is $20 less than in Northwest Omaha

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Northwest Omaha for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Northwest Omaha
Cost per Northwest Omaha Resident
Murder
$1.26 million
$53
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.12 million
$47
Robbery
$127,569
$5
Assault
$603,906
$25
Kidnapping
$70,445
$3
Vehicle Theft
$1.75 million
$74
Burglary
$189,924
$8
Theft
$863,544
$36
Arson
$70,954
$3
Vandalism
$642,259
$27
Animal Cruelty
$6,060
$0
Drug Crimes
$750,754
$32
Identity Theft
$27,543
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$7,480,419
$315

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Northwest 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 Northwest Omaha totals $13,899,377 ($585 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,379,796 ($901 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 Northwest 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 southeast 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 Northwest Omaha has 1, have the same problem. Of Northwest Omaha’s 23,742 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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Northwest 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 Northwest Omaha residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8857
Robbery
0.1708
Rape
0.7753
Murder
0.0282
Total Violent Crime
1.860 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.023
Vehicle Theft
4.771
Burglary
0.8820
Arson
0.1238
Total Property Crime
12.80 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0489
Drug Crimes
4.275
Vandalism
3.787
Identity Theft
0.1499
Animal Cruelty
0.0345
Total "Other" Rate
8.295 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Northwest Omaha is lower 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
A
A-
A-
D
D+
D+
B-
C-
C-
C-
C-
C-
C
C-
C-
B+
C+
C+
C-
C
C
C+
A-
A-
B
A+
A+
B
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Northwest Omaha 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 Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Northwest Omaha schools on SchoolGrade

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