Crete, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Crete Police Department serves the city of Crete, NE in Saline County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 556 violent crimes and 650 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.9 per 100k residents, which is 19.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 286.3 per 100k, 75.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate85.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents556 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate286.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents650 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate286.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents535 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.9 | B | 556 | 106.2 | -19.1% |
| Property Crime | 286.3 | F | 650 | 163.6 | +75.0% |
| Rape | 14.3 | F | 83 | 3.5 | +304.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 130 | 22.3 | -35.7% |
| Larceny | 286.3 | F | 535 | 116.4 | +146.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward | 25 miles | A 39.2 | A 91.5 | Violent: 54.3% lower Property: 68.0% lower |
| Milford | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Beatrice | 30 miles | C 98.2 | B 130.9 | Violent: 14.3% higher Property: 54.3% lower |
| Wymore | 30 miles | D 149.1 | A 74.6 | Violent: 73.6% higher Property: 74.0% lower |
| Lincoln | 30 miles | D 132.3 | D 198.2 | Violent: 54.1% higher Property: 30.8% lower |