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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$493,264

Cost of Crime™ for Weeping Water, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $892 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Weeping Water ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Weeping Water's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Weeping Water is 24.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Weeping Water Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Weeping Water varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Weeping Water, NE see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Weeping Water, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Weeping Water for 2025 is $493,264. This translates to approximately $325 per resident and $892 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Weeping Water. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Weeping Water Compared to Other Cities?

Weeping Water, NE:	$325
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Weeping Water is $325 per year, which is $139 less than the national average and $55 less than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Weeping Water:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $302 more than in Weeping Water.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $107 less than in Weeping Water

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Weeping Water	Cost per Weeping Water Resident
Murder	$61,510	$40
Rape/Sexual Assault	$87,296	$57
Robbery	$14,661	$10
Assault	$105,265	$69
Kidnapping	$8,816	$6
Vehicle Theft	$16,864	$11
Burglary	$22,574	$15
Theft	$83,239	$55
Arson	$3,770	$2
Vandalism	$39,176	$26
Animal Cruelty	$573	$0
Drug Crimes	$47,598	$31
Identity Theft	$1,923	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$493,264	$325

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Weeping Water, 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 Weeping Water totals $861,698 ($567 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,354,961 ($892 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 Weeping Water 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 have the same problem. Of Weeping Water’s 1,519 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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Weeping Water 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 Weeping Water residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.413
Robbery	0.3068
Rape	0.9478
Murder	0.0215
Total Violent Crime	3.689 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.58
Vehicle Theft	0.7169
Burglary	1.638
Arson	0.1028
Total Property Crime	13.04 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0957
Drug Crimes	4.236
Vandalism	3.610
Identity Theft	0.1635
Animal Cruelty	0.0510
Total "Other" Rate	8.157 (C+)

Individual Weeping Water Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Manley, NE	B+	D+	A-
Avoca, NE	B	C+	A-
Wabash, NE	B-	C-	B
Nehawka, NE	B+	C+	A
Murdock, NE	C+	D-	B
Louisville, NE	A	A-	A
Elmwood, NE	B	A-	B
Otoe, NE	C+	B-	C+
Murray, NE	C+	B	C+
South Bend, NE	A-	C	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Weeping Water 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
Goldvein, VA	A	B+	B+
Valentine, IN	D-	C	C
Turin, GA	A+	B-	B-
Trezevant, TN	D+	D+	D+
Ipswich, SD	C+	C+	C+
Hereford, PA	A+	A	A
Heidelberg, PA	C+	A-	A-
Hawley, TX	C-	D+	D+
Hanover, IL	B+	C-	C-
Greenview, TX	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Weeping Water 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 Weeping Water, NE average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Weeping Water schools on SchoolGrade

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