Dawes County, NE Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Dawes County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 433 violent crimes and 508 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.2 per 100k residents, which is 46.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 142.9 per 100k, 12.6% 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 A
Annual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate142.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate104.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime57.2A433106.2-46.2%
Property Crime142.9B508163.6-12.6%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape19.1F213.5+438.8%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5522.3-100.0%
Burglary38.1D2824.0+58.6%
Larceny104.8C429116.4-9.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Dawes County Sheriff's Office

Chadron Police Department

Chadron, NE

State Patrol: Dawes County