Norfolk, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Norfolk Police Department serves the city of Norfolk, NE in Madison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 781 violent crimes and 1,347 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.1 per 100k residents, which is 52.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.5 per 100k, 76.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents781 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,347 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,090 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.1 | A | 781 | 106.2 | -52.8% |
| Property Crime | 38.5 | A | 1347 | 163.6 | -76.4% |
| Rape | 11.6 | F | 62 | 3.5 | +226.9% |
| Larceny | 30.8 | A | 1090 | 116.4 | -73.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 126 | 22.2 | -65.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Madison | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 93.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 141.6% higher |
| Columbus | 24 miles | A 49.5 | B 119.6 | Violent: 1.2% lower Property: 210.3% higher |
| Pierce | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 54.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.4% higher |
| Plainview | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |