Lexington, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lexington Police Department serves the city of Lexington, NE in Dawson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 551 violent crimes and 836 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 167.4 per 100k residents, which is 57.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 176.7 per 100k, 8.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 DAnnual Rate167.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate176.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents836 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 167.4 | D | 551 | 106.2 | +57.6% |
| Property Crime | 176.7 | C | 836 | 163.6 | +8.0% |
| Larceny | 167.4 | D | 708 | 116.4 | +43.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 26.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.3% lower |
| Gothenburg | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Holdrege | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Broken Bow | 37 miles | B 86.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 48.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Kearney | 39 miles | C 121.8 | C 153.7 | Violent: 27.2% lower Property: 13.0% lower |