Crime Rate in Lincoln, Nebraska (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Lincoln based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 347.9 per 100,000 residents, 3% below the national average.
- →The murder rate in Lincoln is 2.7 per 100K, with 8 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 4.9% compared to the previous year.
- →Lincoln's violent crime rate is above the Nebraska state average of 220.5/100K.
295,808
Population
347.9
Violent Rate
2.7
Murder Rate
2445.8
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Lincoln decreased by -4.9% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Lincoln by type:
0.8%
Murder
18.3%
Rape
11.7%
Robbery
69.3%
Assault
How Lincoln Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 295,808 | 347.9 | 2.7 | 2445.8 |
| 2023 | 293,155 | 366.0 | 2.4 | 2686.3 |
| 2022 | 293,937 | 382.1 | 3.7 | 2842.1 |
| 2021 | 293,808 | 420.7 | 2.7 | 2724.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Lincoln?
Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 347.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2445.8 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Lincoln safe?
Lincoln receives a safety grade of D based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 79th percentile for safety.
How does Lincoln compare to the national average?
Lincoln's violent crime rate of 347.9/100K is below the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.