North Platte, NE has safety grade D, a population of about 23,734, an overall crime rate near 2,456 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether North Platte, NE is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for North Platte, NE for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
North Platte, NE Crime Rate and Safety Report
North Platte, NE crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 13.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
9.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
North Platte, NE has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (54.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 583 total incidents, North Platte shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
North Platte demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
North Platte, NE Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3135000, a total of 583 crimes were reported. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 319 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 190 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 91 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering and motor vehicle theft each account for 6 incidents. Assault is the second largest category with 202 incidents. Sex offenses account for 19 incidents, with kidnapping/abduction (12 incidents) being more frequent than sex offenses (7 incidents). The "others" category includes 43 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common (32 incidents), followed by counterfeiting/forgery (7 incidents), arson (2 incidents), embezzlement (1 incident), and bribery (1 incident).
North Platte, NE crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
69346
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Safety68.9
Per 1K69
Total Crimes69212
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Safety61.3
Per 1K61
Total Crimes69350
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Safety65.1
Per 1K65
Total Crimes69152
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Safety65.8
Per 1K66
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FAQ about crime in North Platte, NE
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 North Platte, 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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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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