Omaha, NE Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Omaha, NE

Is Omaha, NE safe to live in?

Omaha earns an overall crime grade of B-, and the city-wide safety rating across all 155 analyzed neighborhoods is classified as Safe (B). Drilling into the numbers: 66.5% of neighborhoods hold an A grade, another 20% hold a B grade, meaning 87% of Omaha neighborhoods are considered safe. Only 4% of neighborhoods fall into the higher-crime D or F tiers. Standout safe communities include Bent Creek (A+), The Ridges (A+), and Lindenwood (A+) — all of which combine low crime grades with median household incomes well above the city average of $62,213. By comparison, areas like Bedford Place (F+) and Saratoga (D-) represent the small fraction of the city where residents should exercise greater caution.

What is the crime rate in Omaha compared to other cities?

Rather than relying on raw numeric scores, Omaha's crime profile is best understood through its grade distribution. The city receives a B- overall crime grade, placing it in a moderately safe tier among mid-sized American cities with populations near 791,000. Of the 155 neighborhoods analyzed, 103 (66.5%) earned an A grade, 31 (20%) earned a B grade, 15 (9.7%) landed at C, and just 6 neighborhoods (3.8%) received a D or F. Property crimes — including theft and auto theft — tend to drive the majority of incidents city-wide, while violent crime is concentrated in a small number of lower-graded areas such as Walnut Hill (C-) and Belvedere Point (D+). Omaha's 4.4% unemployment rate and 12% poverty rate provide useful economic context: neighborhoods with higher poverty concentrations correlate closely with the D and F graded areas.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Omaha in 2026?

The ten safest neighborhoods in Omaha all carry an A+ crime grade. Here is how they break down by population and median income:

• Bent Creek — A+, pop. 2,427, median income $157,389
• The Ridges — A+, pop. 2,178, median income $247,203
• Lindenwood — A+, pop. 280, median income $331,915
• Linden Park — A+, pop. 280, median income $314,396
• Bryn Mawr — A+, pop. 587, median income $208,533
• Mission Hills — A+, pop. 664, median income $164,680
• Whispering Ridge — A+, pop. 301, median income $135,204
• Millard Heights — A+, pop. 236, median income $123,017
• Deerwood — A+, pop. 459, median income $116,741
• Somerset — A+, pop. 606, median income $99,427

A clear pattern emerges: every A+ neighborhood carries a median household income significantly above Omaha's city-wide median of $62,213, ranging from roughly 60% above average (Somerset) to more than five times the median (Lindenwood at $331,915). Families and individuals prioritizing safety will find the largest safe populations concentrated in Bent Creek and The Ridges.

Which neighborhoods in Omaha have the highest crime?

Out of 155 neighborhoods analyzed, only 6 areas (3.8%) received a D or F grade. The highest-concern neighborhoods are:

• Bedford Place — Grade F+, the lowest-rated neighborhood in the city
• Saratoga — Grade D-, second-highest concern area
• Belvedere Point — Grade D+
• Orchard Hill — Grade D+

Just outside the D/F tier, Walnut Hill holds a C-, flagging it as a transitional area worth monitoring. These neighborhoods represent a small but statistically distinct cluster within Omaha's otherwise predominantly safe landscape. If you are evaluating housing or commuting routes near these areas, cross-referencing the interactive crime map with current incident data is strongly recommended.

Is Omaha a good place to live for families?

For families, Omaha presents a compelling case. 87% of its 155 analyzed neighborhoods are graded A or B, and the city's median home value of $166,837 is well below the national average, making safe neighborhoods financially accessible. The median household income of $62,213 and a relatively contained unemployment rate of 4.4% support economic stability. Neighborhoods like Bent Creek (A+, pop. 2,427) and The Ridges (A+, pop. 2,178) are among the most populous safe communities, offering larger community infrastructure alongside top-tier safety grades. The city's 12% poverty rate does contribute to localized crime in a small number of neighborhoods, but those areas account for fewer than 4% of all neighborhoods analyzed. Median rent of $948 also makes Omaha accessible for renters seeking safe, family-friendly communities without the premium costs common in larger metros.