Omaha, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Omaha Police Department serves the city of Omaha, NE in Douglas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 32,125 violent crimes and 57,324 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.4 per 100k residents, which is 22.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 291.6 per 100k, 78.2% 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 42 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 Rate130.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32,125 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,141 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,441 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,781 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate291.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents57,324 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,070 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate193.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents40,177 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate79.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,029 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.4 | D | 32125 | 106.2 | +22.8% |
| Property Crime | 291.6 | F | 57324 | 163.6 | +78.2% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 105 | 0.5 | -21.2% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 1141 | 3.5 | +17.3% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 1441 | 5.8 | -14.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.4 | C | 6781 | 22.3 | -8.6% |
| Burglary | 17.0 | B | 5070 | 24.0 | -29.1% |
| Larceny | 193.4 | F | 40177 | 116.4 | +66.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 79.3 | F | 12029 | 22.2 | +257.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 42 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 8 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston | 0 miles | A 15.6 | B 125.1 | Violent: 88.0% lower Property: 57.1% lower |
| Valley | 0 miles | A 62.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 51.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Boys Town | 0 miles | F 1661.6 | F 302.1 | Violent: 1174.0% higher Property: 3.6% higher |
| Bennington | 0 miles | A 51.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Waterloo | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |