NE · 2 cities
Dangerous neighborhoods in Nebraska
Nebraska recorded 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 32% below the national rate and up 12% since 2023. We cover Omaha and Lincoln. Each guide breaks down the specific blocks, transit points and hours where a little more attention pays off.
FBI data · 2025
Most dangerous cities in Nebraska, ranked
The 2 Nebraska cities we cover, ordered by their official violent crime rate: murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents. 2 of 2 run above the state average of 223. A high citywide rate doesn't make a whole city unsafe: crime clusters in a few areas, and each guide above shows where.
| # | City | Violent per 100k | Property per 100k | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 427 | 1,921 | 302,860 |
| 2 | Omaha | 350 | 2,795 | 488,395 |
| Nebraska average | 223 | 1,404 | ||
| US average | 330 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported by each city's police department per 100,000 residents; most cities use 2025 data, and a small year next to a name marks a different latest complete year. Only cities with a neighborhood guide are included, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. How we rank cities.
Nebraska crime: frequently asked questions
What is the most dangerous city in Nebraska?
Of the 2 Nebraska cities in our ranking, Lincoln has the highest violent crime rate: 427 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.9 times the state average. Omaha comes next. Even in Lincoln, crime is concentrated in a few areas, and our Lincoln guide shows which ones.
Is Nebraska safe to visit?
For most visitors, yes, with ordinary precautions. Nebraska recorded 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 32% below the national rate of 330. Crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods and hours rather than spread evenly, so knowing where those areas are matters more than the statewide figure; our 2 city guides cover them block by block.
Is crime going up or down in Nebraska?
Violent crime in Nebraska went from 199 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2023 to 223 in 2025, up 12%. Property crime went from 1,960 to 1,404 over 2022–2025, down 28%.
Where do these crime figures come from?
From the FBI Crime Data Explorer, which collects the offenses reported by each police department. Rates are offenses per 100,000 residents, so cities of different sizes can be compared, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. Our methodology explains the details.