Chadron, NE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Chadron_{/100k people}	Nebraska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	160	n/a (estimate)	3,049	2,206	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.2	5.7
Rape	6	n/a	114.3	48.4	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	26.3	66.5
Assault	8	n/a	152.4	151.8	264.1
Violent crime	14	n/a (estimate)	267	230	364
Burglary	5	n/a	95.3	169.5	250.7
Theft	137	n/a	2,610.5	1,389.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	76.2	417.1	318.7
Property crime	146	n/a (estimate)	2,782	1,976	1,917

Chadron crime map

The Chadron crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Chadron as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Chadron crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Chadron crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Chadron crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Chadron are 27% lower than the national average
In Chadron you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Chadron is safer than 39% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Chadron has increased by 44%

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Daily Crime In Chadron (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Chadron, Nebraska is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Chadron are 1.38 times more than the Nebraska average and 1.34 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Chadron are 1.16 times more than than Nebraska and 1.36 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Chadron are 1.41 times more than than Nebraska and 1.45 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Chadron (higher is better)

Is Chadron safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Nebraska as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Chadron to other cities in the state and across the country, Chadron is 27% safer than other cities of Nebraska and 39% safer than other cities in the nation. Chadron has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Chadron

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chadron is 1 in 375

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Chadron is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in Chadron is 1 in 33

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Chadron, Nebraska you have a 1 in 375 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Chadron.

Year Over Year Crime In Chadron (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Chadron is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Chadron has decreased by 3%, while the property crime rate in Chadron has increased by 51% year over year. The number of total crimes in Chadron has increased by 44% year over year.

Chadron police department

Item	Chadron	Nebraska	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	2,523	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.2	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 19 Chadron police officers. This results in 3.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 51.8% greater than the Nebraska average and 1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Nebraska

State	Total offenders	Nebraska_/100K	National_/100K
Nebraska	6,070	345	266

There are a total of 6,070 sex offenders in Nebraska. This yields a total of 345 sex offenders in Nebraska per 100,000 residents which is 30% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Whitney, NE	95	303	2,604	2,907
Chadron, NE	5,482	267	2,782	3,049

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Anamosa, IA	5,484	234	540	774
Orchard Homes, MT	5,480	196	815	1,011
Somerdale, NJ	5,479	342	5,538	5,879
New Holland, PA	5,479	31	754	785
Eureka, IL	5,485	295	1,639	1,934
Chadron, NE	5,482	267	2,782	3,049

Source: The Chadron, NE crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.