Cheyenne County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cheyenne County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 672 violent crimes and 623 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.8 per 100k residents, which is 26.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 93.8 per 100k, 42.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 DAnnual Rate133.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents517 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 133.8 | D | 672 | 106.2 | +26.0% |
| Property Crime | 93.8 | A | 623 | 163.6 | -42.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 15 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.7 | C | 169 | 22.3 | +6.6% |
| Burglary | 15.9 | B | 56 | 24.0 | -33.6% |
| Larceny | 70.0 | A | 517 | 116.4 | -39.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 45 | 22.2 | -64.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office
Sidney Police Department
Sidney, NE