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

Crime per Capita in Walton

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

 

Walton, NE Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C
A-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$351,905

Cost of Crime™ for Walton, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $706 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Walton ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Walton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Walton is 17.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Walton Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Walton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Walton, NE see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Walton, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Walton for 2025 is $351,905. This translates to approximately $264 per resident and $706 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Walton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Walton, NE: $264
Chadron, NE: $626
Ashland, NE: $218
Nebraska: $380
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Walton is $264 per year, which is $200 less than the national average and $116 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Walton:
  • In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $363 more than in Walton.
  • In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $46 less than in Walton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Walton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Walton
Cost per Walton Resident
Murder
$42,728
$32
Rape/Sexual Assault
$72,064
$54
Robbery
$15,487
$12
Assault
$78,531
$59
Kidnapping
$4,746
$4
Vehicle Theft
$25,550
$19
Burglary
$12,524
$9
Theft
$34,146
$26
Arson
$2,766
$2
Vandalism
$32,952
$25
Animal Cruelty
$549
$0
Drug Crimes
$28,371
$21
Identity Theft
$1,491
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$351,905
$264

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Walton, 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 Walton totals $658,177 ($493 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,010,083 ($757 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 Walton 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 Walton’s 1,334 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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Walton 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 Walton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.050
Robbery
0.3691
Rape
0.8909
Murder
0.0170
Total Violent Crime
3.327 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.942
Vehicle Theft
1.237
Burglary
1.035
Arson
0.0859
Total Property Crime
7.300 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0587
Drug Crimes
2.875
Vandalism
3.458
Identity Theft
0.1444
Animal Cruelty
0.0556
Total "Other" Rate
6.592 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Walton is similar 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
B
B-
B-
A-
B
B
C+
B
B
C-
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
B+
B-
B-
A
A+
A+
A-
A
A
C-
C-
C-
B
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Walton is safer than 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 Walton, NE average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Walton schools on SchoolGrade

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