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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$253,043

Cost of Crime™ for Western, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,203 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Western ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Western's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Western is 34.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Western Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Western varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Western, NE see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Western, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Western for 2025 is $253,043. This translates to approximately $521 per resident and $1,203 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Western. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Western, NE:	$521
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Western is $521 per year, which is $56 more than the national average and $140 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Western:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $106 more than in Western.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $303 less than in Western

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Western	Cost per Western Resident
Murder	$84,249	$173
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,613	$53
Robbery	$4,796	$10
Assault	$40,774	$84
Kidnapping	$5,344	$11
Vehicle Theft	$6,435	$13
Burglary	$9,172	$19
Theft	$47,098	$97
Arson	$1,275	$3
Vandalism	$12,839	$26
Animal Cruelty	$183	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,708	$30
Identity Theft	$555	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$253,043	$521

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Western, 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 Western totals $692,815 ($1,426 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $945,858 ($1,946 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 Western 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 Western’s 486 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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Western 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 Western residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.921
Robbery	0.3137
Rape	0.8692
Murder	0.0922
Total Violent Crime	4.196 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.71
Vehicle Theft	0.8551
Burglary	2.081
Arson	0.1087
Total Property Crime	21.76 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1814
Drug Crimes	4.091
Vandalism	3.698
Identity Theft	0.1476
Animal Cruelty	0.0509
Total "Other" Rate	8.169 (C+)

Individual Western Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tobias, NE	C-	D+	C-
Swanton, NE	F	C-	F
Daykin, NE	C+	C	B
Milligan, NE	D	C	D
Pleasant Hill, NE	F	C	F
Powell, NE	C+	C	B
Ohiowa, NE	C	C	B-
Plymouth, NE	A-	B	A+
Wilber, NE	C+	C+	C-
Alexandria, NE	D+	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Western 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
Hillsville, PA	B-	C	C
South Amana, IA	C-	C	C
Smartsburg, IN	A	A	A
Slayden, MS	A	A+	A+
Sister Lakes, MI	A	C	C
Silver, SC	F	F	F
Hughey, TN	C	D	D
Hopkinton, RI	A	A	A
Honey Bend, IL	C+	C+	C+
Hodges, TX	C	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Western 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 Western, NE average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Western schools on SchoolGrade

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