Saunders County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Saunders County in NE is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 439 violent crimes and 493 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.0 per 100k residents, which is 41.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.3 per 100k, 86.4% 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 AAnnual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (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 AAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.0 | A | 439 | 106.2 | -41.7% |
| Property Crime | 22.3 | A | 493 | 163.6 | -86.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 15 | 3.5 | +2.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 107 | 24.0 | -84.9% |
| Larceny | 16.8 | A | 341 | 116.4 | -85.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.8 | A | 44 | 22.2 | -91.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Saunders County Sheriff's Office
Wahoo Police Department
Wahoo, NE
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, NE