Kearney, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kearney Police Department serves the city of Kearney, NE in Buffalo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,582 violent crimes and 2,912 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.8 per 100k residents, which is 14.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.7 per 100k, 6.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CAnnual Rate121.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,582 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,912 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,376 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.8 | C | 2582 | 106.2 | +14.7% |
| Property Crime | 153.7 | C | 2912 | 163.6 | -6.1% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 166 | 3.5 | -18.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.4 | B | 303 | 22.3 | -21.8% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 313 | 24.0 | -63.8% |
| Larceny | 110.2 | C | 2376 | 116.4 | -5.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.8 | D | 198 | 22.2 | +56.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Minden | 25 miles | A 32.3 | A 96.9 | Violent: 73.5% lower Property: 37.0% lower |
| Holdrege | 29 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grand Island | 30 miles | D 158.8 | A 91.8 | Violent: 30.4% higher Property: 40.2% lower |
| Hastings | 38 miles | D 128.9 | B 145.0 | Violent: 5.8% higher Property: 5.6% lower |