Cherry County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherry County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 380 violent crimes and 166 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.5 per 100k residents, which is 8.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 96.3 per 100k, 41.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate115.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.5 | C | 380 | 106.2 | +8.8% |
| Property Crime | 96.3 | A | 166 | 163.6 | -41.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 19.3 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +444.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.3 | B | 50 | 22.3 | -13.5% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 18 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 96.3 | B | 112 | 116.4 | -17.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 35 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherry County Sheriff's Office
Valentine Police Department
Valentine, NE