The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.46 million

Cost of Crime™ for South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $910 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South 48th Street 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 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. South 48th Street ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of neighborhoods but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to South 48th Street's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South 48th Street is 35.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South 48th Street Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South 48th Street varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northeast areas to 1 in 34 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE see the most incidents - about 52 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 32 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE

The total projected cost of crime in South 48th Street for 2025 is $4,455,647. This translates to approximately $404 per resident and $910 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in South 48th Street. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South 48th Street Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE:	$404
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE:	$460
Millard, Omaha, NE:	$295
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South 48th Street is $404 per year, which is $60 less than the national average and $24 more than Lincoln's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South 48th Street:

In Central Omaha, Omaha, NE, crime costs $460 per person, which is $56 more than in South 48th Street.
In Millard, Omaha, NE, crime costs $295 per person, which is $109 less than in South 48th Street

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South 48th Street for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to South 48th Street	Cost per South 48th Street Resident
Murder	$503,723	$46
Rape/Sexual Assault	$666,831	$60
Robbery	$77,913	$7
Assault	$465,220	$42
Kidnapping	$20,698	$2
Vehicle Theft	$780,638	$71
Burglary	$166,148	$15
Theft	$845,287	$77
Arson	$29,609	$3
Vandalism	$459,024	$42
Animal Cruelty	$4,817	$0
Drug Crimes	$415,396	$38
Identity Theft	$20,342	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$4,455,647	$404

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South 48th Street, Lincoln, 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 South 48th Street totals $6,698,178 ($607 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,153,825 ($1,011 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 South 48th Street 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 southwest 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 South 48th Street has 1, have the same problem. Of South 48th Street’s 11,029 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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South 48th Street 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 South 48th Street residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.469
Robbery	0.2246
Rape	0.9972
Murder	0.0243
Total Violent Crime	2.715 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.80
Vehicle Theft	4.571
Burglary	1.661
Arson	0.1112
Total Property Crime	21.14 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0310
Drug Crimes	5.092
Vandalism	5.826
Identity Theft	0.2383
Animal Cruelty	0.0590
Total "Other" Rate	11.25 (C)

Individual South 48th Street Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South 48th Street is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South 48th Street.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Greater South, Lincoln, NE	B-	A-	B
40th and A, Lincoln, NE	C+	A	B-
Country Club, Lincoln, NE	B-	A-	B
Colonial Hills, Lincoln, NE	A-	A+	B+
Woods Park, Lincoln, NE	D	B+	D
Indian Village, Lincoln, NE	C-	B	C-
Near South, Lincoln, NE	D-	C+	D-
Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE	A	A+	A-
Hartley, Lincoln, NE	D	C	D
Family Acres, Lincoln, NE	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South 48th Street is similar 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
Alderwood Manor, Lynnwood, WA	C-	A-	A-
Cleveland Park, Washington, DC	C-	C+	C+
Shawnee, Louisville, KY	D+	D	D
Airport North, Orlando, FL	A-	B+	B+
Mission-Garin, Hayward, CA	B+	B-	B-
Moanalua, Honolulu, HI	B+	A	A
Muscoy, San Bernardino, CA	C+	C	C
Near Southside, Columbus, OH	D	C+	C+
Northwest Akron, Akron, OH	B-	A-	A-
Oceanway, Jacksonville, FL	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, South 48th Street 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 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South 48th Street schools on SchoolGrade

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