Saline County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Saline County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 783 violent crimes and 791 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.0 per 100k residents, which is 26.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 157.2 per 100k, 3.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents783 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents791 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate150.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents631 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.0 | B | 783 | 106.2 | -26.5% |
| Property Crime | 157.2 | C | 791 | 163.6 | -3.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.2 | F | 93 | 3.5 | +102.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 156 | 22.3 | -67.9% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 102 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 150.2 | D | 631 | 116.4 | +29.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 51 | 22.2 | -68.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Saline County Sheriff's Office
Crete Police Department
Crete, NE