Lincoln, NE crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (54.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The high crime volume of 4,218 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Crime rates in Lincoln are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US3128000," a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 4,218. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 2,302 incidents, primarily driven by Larceny/Theft Offenses (1,488 incidents) and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (617 incidents). Assault follows as the second most prevalent crime category, totaling 1,482 incidents, almost entirely classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category accounts for 308 incidents, with Fraud Offenses (185 incidents) and Embezzlement (70 incidents) being the most significant subcategories. Robbery is relatively less frequent, with 59 incidents, all classified as Robbery. Sex offenses are reported at 62 incidents, with the majority classified as Sex Offenses. Homicide is the least frequent, with 5 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional context is needed. GEOID "16000US3128000" corresponds to Grand Island, Nebraska. According to recent estimates, Grand Island has a population of approximately 51,600. The median household income is around $63,000. To calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, we can use the total crime count (4,218) and the population (51,600). The crime rate per 100,000 is approximately 8,174.42. To determine the violent crime rate, we sum the incidents of homicide (5), robbery (59), sex offenses (62), and assault (1,482), totaling 1,608 violent crimes. The violent crime rate per 100,000 is approximately 3,116.28. The property crime rate is calculated using the 2,302 property crimes. The property crime rate per 100,000 is approximately 4,461.24. The safety score and grade are not directly derived from the provided data but would typically be calculated based on a combination of crime rates, community factors, and law enforcement effectiveness. The zip codes for Grand Island are 68801 and 68803. Based on this analysis, Grand Island experiences a relatively high overall crime rate, driven primarily by property crimes and assault.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Lincoln, NE.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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