Keith County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Keith County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 517 violent crimes and 586 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.5 per 100k residents, which is 70.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.0 per 100k, 48.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate31.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents517 (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 AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents586 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (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 | 31.5 | A | 517 | 106.2 | -70.3% |
| Property Crime | 84.0 | A | 586 | 163.6 | -48.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 11 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.5 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -52.8% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 80 | 24.0 | -56.3% |
| Larceny | 73.5 | A | 460 | 116.4 | -36.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 46 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Keith County Sheriff's Office
Ogallala Police Department
Ogallala, NE