Lincoln, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lincoln Police Department serves the city of Lincoln, NE in Lancaster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 25,845 violent crimes and 39,795 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.3 per 100k residents, which is 24.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 198.2 per 100k, 21.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 68 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 DAnnual Rate132.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,845 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,421 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents743 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,524 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate198.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents39,795 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,405 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents31,662 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,411 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.3 | D | 25845 | 106.2 | +24.6% |
| Property Crime | 198.2 | D | 39795 | 163.6 | +21.1% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 37 | 0.5 | -36.2% |
| Rape | 7.2 | F | 1421 | 3.5 | +102.5% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 743 | 5.8 | -58.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.4 | B | 3524 | 22.3 | -12.7% |
| Burglary | 23.5 | C | 4405 | 24.0 | -2.0% |
| Larceny | 149.8 | D | 31662 | 116.4 | +28.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.2 | C | 3411 | 22.2 | +4.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 68 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 7 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 28 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward | 24 miles | A 39.2 | A 91.5 | Violent: 70.4% lower Property: 53.8% lower |
| Milford | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Crete | 30 miles | B 85.9 | F 286.3 | Violent: 35.1% lower Property: 44.5% higher |
| Plattsmouth | 30 miles | A 59.8 | A 89.7 | Violent: 54.8% lower Property: 54.8% lower |
| Wahoo | 30 miles | A 20.0 | A 60.1 | Violent: 84.9% lower Property: 69.7% lower |