McCook, NE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

36%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

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}	McCook_{/100k people}	Nebraska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	107	n/a (estimate)	1,470	2,206	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.2	5.7
Rape	5	n/a	68.7	48.4	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	26.3	66.5
Assault	3	n/a	41.2	151.8	264.1
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	110	230	364
Burglary	5	n/a	68.7	169.5	250.7
Theft	90	n/a	1,236.1	1,389.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	54.9	417.1	318.7
Property crime	99	n/a (estimate)	1,360	1,976	1,917

McCook crime map

The McCook crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in McCook 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 McCook crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the McCook 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

McCook crime rates are 36% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in McCook are 70% lower than the national average
In McCook you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime
McCook is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in McCook has decreased by 40%

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Daily Crime In McCook (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in McCook, NE per 100,000 people. In McCook, the total number of daily crimes is 1.50 times less than the Nebraska average and 1.55 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in McCook is 2.09 times less than the Nebraska average and 3.31 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, McCook has a daily crime rate that is 1.45 times less than the Nebraska average and 1.41 times less than the national average.

How Safe is McCook (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in McCook, Nebraska compared to other areas of Nebraska, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is McCook safe? In the graphs above, it shows that McCook is safer than 18% of Nebraska cities, and 31% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Nebraska, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than McCook. At this time, McCook sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in McCook

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in McCook is 1 in 911

The chance of being a victim of property crime in McCook is 1 in 74

The chance of being a victim of crime in McCook is 1 in 69

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in McCook? In McCook, NE you have a 1 in 911 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 74 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime in McCook.

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

Determining whether McCook is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. McCook violent crime rates have decreased by 66%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 36% year over year. Total crimes for McCook has decreased by 40% in the same time frame.

McCook police department

Item	McCook	Nebraska	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	20	2,523	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 20 McCook police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.9% greater than the Nebraska average and 20.5% 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}
Indianola, NE	499	294	2,530	2,824
Danbury, NE	52	306	2,631	2,937
Culbertson, NE	497	311	2,673	2,984
McCook, NE	7,555	110	1,360	1,470

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jasper, TX	7,556	351	3,194	3,545
Escalon, CA	7,553	457	1,224	1,681
Newport, AR	7,552	818	3,021	3,839
Twin Lakes, CO	7,552	286	1,735	2,021
Middletown CDP, PA	7,558	184	1,092	1,276
McCook, NE	7,555	110	1,360	1,470

Source: The McCook, 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.