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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$9.90 million

Cost of Crime™ for Scottsbluff, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,271 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Scottsbluff ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Scottsbluff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Scottsbluff is 47.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Scottsbluff Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Scottsbluff varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Scottsbluff, NE see the most incidents - about 170 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 50 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Scottsbluff, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Scottsbluff for 2025 is $9,900,889. This translates to approximately $552 per resident and $1,271 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Scottsbluff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Scottsbluff, NE:	$552
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Scottsbluff is $552 per year, which is $88 more than the national average and $172 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Scottsbluff:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $74 more than in Scottsbluff.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $334 less than in Scottsbluff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Scottsbluff	Cost per Scottsbluff Resident
Murder	$2.13 million	$119
Rape/Sexual Assault	$824,912	$46
Robbery	$235,380	$13
Assault	$1.40 million	$78
Kidnapping	$253,050	$14
Vehicle Theft	$203,258	$11
Burglary	$536,639	$30
Theft	$2.18 million	$122
Arson	$51,558	$3
Vandalism	$1.43 million	$80
Animal Cruelty	$7,334	$0
Drug Crimes	$619,834	$35
Identity Theft	$26,594	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$9,900,889	$552

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Scottsbluff, 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 Scottsbluff totals $18,561,055 ($1,035 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,461,945 ($1,588 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 Scottsbluff 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 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 Scottsbluff has 5, have the same problem. Of Scottsbluff’s 17,928 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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Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.720
Robbery	0.4174
Rape	0.7589
Murder	0.0633
Total Violent Crime	3.960 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.50
Vehicle Theft	0.7322
Burglary	3.300
Arson	0.1191
Total Property Crime	27.65 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2328
Drug Crimes	4.674
Vandalism	11.13
Identity Theft	0.1916
Animal Cruelty	0.0553
Total "Other" Rate	16.29 (D-)

Individual Scottsbluff Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Terrytown, NE	D-	D+	D
Gering, NE	C-	C	C-
Mitchell, NE	C-	C	C
Minatare, NE	D	C+	D
Melbeta, NE	B+	A-	B
Morrill, NE	D+	C-	C-
Stegall, NE	C-	D	C+
Mcgrew, NE	B-	A-	B-
Moomaw Corner, NE	D+	C+	D+
Lyman, NE	C	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Scottsbluff is higher 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
Lehighton, PA	A-	B	B
Parole, MD	D-	C	C
Ozark, AL	C-	C	C
Oxford, PA	A	A	A
Olean, NY	D+	C-	C-
Mechanicville, NY	A-	B+	B+
Lockhart, TX	C	C	C
Lewisburg, TN	D+	D	D
Lewisburg, PA	B-	C+	C+
Pickens, SC	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Scottsbluff is less safe than the Nebraska state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Scottsbluff, NE average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Scottsbluff schools on SchoolGrade

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