Beatrice, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Beatrice Police Department serves the city of Beatrice, NE in Gage County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 637 violent crimes and 760 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.2 per 100k residents, which is 7.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.9 per 100k, 20.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate98.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents760 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.2 | C | 637 | 106.2 | -7.6% |
| Property Crime | 130.9 | B | 760 | 163.6 | -20.0% |
| Rape | 8.2 | F | 58 | 3.5 | +131.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.2 | A | 69 | 22.3 | -63.2% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 100 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 114.6 | C | 598 | 116.4 | -1.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wymore | 0 miles | D 149.1 | A 74.6 | Violent: 51.9% higher Property: 43.0% lower |
| Crete | 30 miles | B 85.9 | F 286.3 | Violent: 12.5% lower Property: 118.7% higher |
| Lincoln | 37 miles | D 132.3 | D 198.2 | Violent: 34.8% higher Property: 51.4% higher |
| Nebraska City | 39 miles | A 53.9 | A 26.9 | Violent: 45.1% lower Property: 79.4% lower |
| Seward | 49 miles | A 39.2 | A 91.5 | Violent: 60.0% lower Property: 30.1% lower |