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

Crime per Capita in School Creek

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in School Creek.

 

School Creek, NE Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C
Other Crime Grade
D+

$45,599

Cost of Crime™ for School Creek, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $896 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. School Creek ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to School Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in School Creek is 27.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. School Creek Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in School Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in School Creek, NE

The total projected cost of crime in School Creek for 2025 is $45,599. This translates to approximately $368 per resident and $896 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in School Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in School Creek Compared to Other Cities?

School Creek, NE: $368
Chadron, NE: $626
Ashland, NE: $218
Nebraska: $380
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in School Creek is $368 per year, which is $96 less than the national average and $12 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to School Creek:
  • In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $259 more than in School Creek.
  • In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $150 less than in School Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of School Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to School Creek
Cost per School Creek Resident
Murder
$11,666
$94
Rape/Sexual Assault
$6,579
$53
Robbery
$1,638
$13
Assault
$4,173
$34
Kidnapping
$779
$6
Vehicle Theft
$1,322
$11
Burglary
$910
$7
Theft
$7,614
$61
Arson
$307
$2
Vandalism
$4,963
$40
Animal Cruelty
$49
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,339
$43
Identity Theft
$260
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$45,599
$368

The Intangible Cost of Crime in School Creek, 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 School Creek totals $110,742 ($893 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $156,341 ($1,261 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 School Creek 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 School Creek’s 124 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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School Creek 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 School Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.172
Robbery
0.4200
Rape
0.8751
Murder
0.0501
Total Violent Crime
2.517 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.86
Vehicle Theft
0.6886
Burglary
0.8092
Arson
0.1024
Total Property Crime
13.46 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1037
Drug Crimes
5.821
Vandalism
5.602
Identity Theft
0.2707
Animal Cruelty
0.0534
Total "Other" Rate
11.85 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
B
C
C
C+
C+
C
C
B-
C-
B
C
D+
D-
C
D
C-
D-
B-
B
A-
C
C+
C
F
D
F
C
C-
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

School Creek 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
C
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
D
F
F
F
F
F
D+
C+
C+
C
B-
B-
C-
C-
C-
A-
B+
B+
D
D+
D+
D-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, School Creek is as safe as the Nebraska state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in School Creek, NE average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See School Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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