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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$356.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Omaha, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $903 per household.

More cost data

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Omaha ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to the Omaha area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in the Omaha area is 26.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. the Omaha area Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in the Omaha area varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Omaha, NE see the most incidents - about 7,138 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1,231 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Omaha, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Omaha for 2025 is $356,661,715. This translates to approximately $351 per resident and $903 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Omaha. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Omaha, NE:	$351
Shenandoah, IA:	$542
Norwalk, IA:	$145
Nebraska:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Omaha is $351 per year, which is $113 less than the national average and $25 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Omaha:

In Shenandoah, IA, crime costs $542 per person, which is $191 more than in Omaha.
In Norwalk, IA, crime costs $145 per person, which is $205 less than in Omaha

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Omaha	Cost per Omaha Resident
Murder	$60.2 million	$59
Rape/Sexual Assault	$49.0 million	$48
Robbery	$6.58 million	$6
Assault	$47.6 million	$47
Kidnapping	$4.45 million	$4
Vehicle Theft	$57.6 million	$57
Burglary	$11.9 million	$12
Theft	$52.0 million	$51
Arson	$2.76 million	$3
Vandalism	$30.2 million	$30
Animal Cruelty	$338,218	$0
Drug Crimes	$32.3 million	$32
Identity Theft	$1.73 million	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$356,661,715	$351

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 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 Omaha totals $649,661,852 ($639 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,006,323,567 ($990 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 the Omaha area 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, of which the Omaha area has 1, 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 the Omaha area has 65, have the same problem. Of the Omaha area’s 1,016,856 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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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 Omaha residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.628
Robbery	0.2056
Rape	0.7951
Murder	0.0315
Total Violent Crime	2.661 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.876
Vehicle Theft	3.657
Burglary	1.286
Arson	0.1126
Total Property Crime	14.93 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0721
Drug Crimes	4.299
Vandalism	4.155
Identity Theft	0.2196
Animal Cruelty	0.0450
Total "Other" Rate	8.791 (C)

Individual Omaha Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Boys Town, NE	D-	D+	D+
Ralston, NE	D+	B+	D
La Vista, NE	B-	A-	C
Chalco, NE	C+	B	C+
Papillion, NE	B	C+	B
Carter Lake, IA	D+	C-	D+
Bennington, NE	B+	C	B+
Elkhorn, NE	A	B	A
Bellevue, NE	C	C+	C-
Offutt AFB, NE	B	D	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Omaha 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
Bridgeport, CT	C	A	A
Worcester, MA	B+	C+	C+
Greenville, SC	D	D+	D+
Fresno, CA	D+	D	D
Tulsa, OK	D	D+	D+
Honolulu, HI	B-	B+	B+
Albuquerque, NM	D-	F	F
Bakersfield, CA	D+	D	D
Albany, NY	B-	C	C
Tucson, AZ	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, the Omaha area is as safe as 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 Omaha, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Omaha schools on SchoolGrade

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