Crime Rate in Omaha, Nebraska (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Omaha based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Omaha has a violent crime rate of 369.0 per 100,000 residents, 3% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Omaha is 4.0 per 100K, with 19 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 34.2% compared to the previous year.
- →Omaha's violent crime rate is above the Nebraska state average of 220.5/100K.
480,235
Population
369.0
Violent Rate
4.0
Murder Rate
3161.8
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Omaha decreased by -34.2% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Omaha by type:
1.1%
Murder
12.5%
Rape
12.7%
Robbery
73.7%
Assault
How Omaha Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 480,235 | 369.0 | 4.0 | 3161.8 |
| 2022 | 483,462 | 561.2 | 6.0 | 3468.3 |
| 2020 | 480,297 | 631.3 | 7.7 | 3174.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Omaha?
Omaha has a violent crime rate of 369.0 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3161.8 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Omaha safe?
Omaha receives a safety grade of D based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 80th percentile for safety.
How does Omaha compare to the national average?
Omaha's violent crime rate of 369.0/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.