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 AAnnual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate142.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate104.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (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 | 57.2 | A | 433 | 106.2 | -46.2% |
| Property Crime | 142.9 | B | 508 | 163.6 | -12.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 19.1 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +438.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 55 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 38.1 | D | 28 | 24.0 | +58.6% |
| Larceny | 104.8 | C | 429 | 116.4 | -9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 50 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dawes County Sheriff's Office
Chadron Police Department
Chadron, NE