Buffalo County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Buffalo County in NE is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,253 violent crimes and 3,434 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.4 per 100k residents, which is 43.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.6 per 100k, 59.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,253 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,434 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,759 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.4 | A | 3253 | 106.2 | -43.1% |
| Property Crime | 66.6 | A | 3434 | 163.6 | -59.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 203 | 3.5 | -72.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 41 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 376 | 22.3 | -54.1% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 383 | 24.0 | -87.9% |
| Larceny | 49.9 | A | 2759 | 116.4 | -57.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.8 | A | 262 | 22.2 | -37.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
Kearney Police Department
Kearney, NE
Ravenna Police Department
Ravenna, NE