Wayne County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in NE is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 116 violent crimes and 135 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.3 per 100k residents, which is -54.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 16.1 per 100k, -90.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 AHomicide
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 N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.3 | A | 116 | 106.2 | -54.6% |
| Property Crime | 16.1 | A | 135 | 163.6 | -90.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 17 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 5 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 11 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 16.1 | A | 117 | 116.4 | -86.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 6 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne Police Department
Wayne, NE