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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$64,817

Cost of Crime™ for Nysted, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $597 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Nysted ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Nysted's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Nysted is 22.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Nysted Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Nysted varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Nysted, NE see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Nysted, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Nysted for 2025 is $64,817. This translates to approximately $263 per resident and $597 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Nysted. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Nysted, NE:	$263
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Nysted is $263 per year, which is $201 less than the national average and $117 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Nysted:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $363 more than in Nysted.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $46 less than in Nysted

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Nysted	Cost per Nysted Resident
Murder	$6,557	$27
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,502	$51
Robbery	$2,254	$9
Assault	$6,421	$26
Kidnapping	$2,233	$9
Vehicle Theft	$2,857	$12
Burglary	$3,668	$15
Theft	$9,681	$39
Arson	$690	$3
Vandalism	$9,739	$40
Animal Cruelty	$72	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,997	$33
Identity Theft	$147	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$64,817	$263

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Nysted, 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 Nysted totals $106,424 ($433 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $171,241 ($696 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 Nysted 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 Nysted’s 246 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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Nysted 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 Nysted residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9089
Robbery	0.2912
Rape	0.8382
Murder	0.0142
Total Violent Crime	2.053 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.599
Vehicle Theft	0.7499
Burglary	1.644
Arson	0.1161
Total Property Crime	10.11 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1497
Drug Crimes	4.395
Vandalism	5.542
Identity Theft	0.0774
Animal Cruelty	0.0394
Total "Other" Rate	10.20 (C-)

Individual Nysted Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Boelus, NE	B-	B+	B
Dannebrog, NE	B-	B+	B
Howard City, NE	C+	C	B-
Cairo, NE	C	D-	C
Farwell, NE	B-	B-	A-
St. Michael, NE	B	C-	B+
St. Libory, NE	B	B+	B-
St. Paul, NE	B-	C+	B
Rockville, NE	D	F	C
Ashton, NE	D-	F	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Nysted is lower 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
Paradise, IL	B-	B-	B-
Patton, IL	A+	B+	B+
Parral, OH	A-	A-	A-
Park Head, MD	B-	D+	D+
Paris Springs, MO	B+	B-	B-
Paris, PA	A	A-	A-
Parhams, LA	D	D	D
Paraje, NM	F	F	F
Paradise Valley, NV	F	F	F
Pearson, WI	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Nysted 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 Nysted, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Nysted schools on SchoolGrade

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