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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$55,167

Cost of Crime™ for Verdel, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,261 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Verdel ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Verdel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Verdel is 41.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Verdel Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Verdel varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Verdel, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Verdel for 2025 is $55,167. This translates to approximately $493 per resident and $1,261 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Verdel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Verdel, NE:	$493
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Verdel is $493 per year, which is $28 more than the national average and $112 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Verdel:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $134 more than in Verdel.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $275 less than in Verdel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Verdel	Cost per Verdel Resident
Murder	$11,407	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,351	$57
Robbery	$2,081	$19
Assault	$6,984	$62
Kidnapping	$879	$8
Vehicle Theft	$797	$7
Burglary	$6,431	$57
Theft	$12,560	$112
Arson	$224	$2
Vandalism	$3,459	$31
Animal Cruelty	$37	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,478	$31
Identity Theft	$479	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$55,167	$493

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Verdel, 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 Verdel totals $108,928 ($973 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $164,095 ($1,465 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 Verdel 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 Verdel’s 112 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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Verdel 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 Verdel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.171
Robbery	0.5907
Rape	0.9351
Murder	0.0542
Total Violent Crime	3.751 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.65
Vehicle Theft	0.4593
Burglary	6.330
Arson	0.0829
Total Property Crime	28.53 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1295
Drug Crimes	4.199
Vandalism	4.323
Identity Theft	0.5530
Animal Cruelty	0.0444
Total "Other" Rate	9.249 (C)

Individual Verdel Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Monowi, NE	F	D-	F
Niobrara, NE	F	F	F
Lynch, NE	F	D-	D-
Verdigre, NE	D-	D+	D-
Dante, SD	D	D-	D+
Springfield, SD	D	D	D
Redbird, NE	D	C-	C
Avon, SD	D+	F	A
Santee, NE	F	F	F
Marty, SD	C-	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Verdel 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
Noble, MO	C-	C+	C+
Oak Park, PA	A+	A	A
Number Nine, AR	D	D-	D-
Noyo, CA	C-	D-	D-
North Wardell, MO	D	F	F
North Pitcher, NY	A-	B+	B+
North Ferrisburg, VT	A	A+	A+
North Cameron, NY	A	B	B
Norden, CA	C	D-	D-
Roseburg, IN	B	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Verdel 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 Verdel, NE average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Verdel schools on SchoolGrade

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