Seward, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Seward Police Department serves the city of Seward, NE in Seward County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 220 violent crimes and 245 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.2 per 100k residents, which is 63.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.5 per 100k, 44.0% below 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 AAnnual Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.2 | A | 220 | 106.2 | -63.1% |
| Property Crime | 91.5 | A | 245 | 163.6 | -44.0% |
| Rape | 13.1 | F | 14 | 3.5 | +269.9% |
| Larceny | 91.5 | B | 208 | 116.4 | -21.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| York | 24 miles | A 48.6 | B 121.5 | Violent: 23.9% higher Property: 32.7% higher |
| Lincoln | 24 miles | D 132.3 | D 198.2 | Violent: 237.4% higher Property: 116.5% higher |
| David City | 24 miles | A 33.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 15.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Crete | 25 miles | B 85.9 | F 286.3 | Violent: 118.9% higher Property: 212.7% higher |