Crime Safety Grade

A-

Omaha, NE Crime Rate

Lower crime than 72% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 155+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Omaha Safe?

With an overall crime index of 90, Omaha has a 10% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 260. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Bent Creek earning an A+ grade while Bedford Place rates F+.

Crime Index Comparison

Omaha
90
Nebraska Avg
119
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
90
10% below average
Violent Crime
96
4% below average
Property Crime
105
5% above average
Safe Areas
86%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Omaha

1 in 260

Property crime: 1 in 238

Where Is It Safe in Omaha?

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Omaha Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 8% above avg
Lowest Risk
Murder · 9% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 91 ▼ 9%
Assault Violent 96 ▼ 4%
Robbery Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Burglary Property 97 ▼ 3%
Larceny / Theft Property 108 ▲ 8%
Vehicle Theft Property 108 ▲ 8%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Omaha Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 The Ridges A+ 8
2 Pepperwood A+ 6
3 Highland Park / Seven Pines A+ 9
4 Hawthorne A+ 4
5 Autumn Ridge A+ 5
6 Somerset A+ 23
7 South Shore Heights A+ 12
8 Deerwood A+ 0
9 Prairie Pointe A+ 11
10 Walnut Ridge A+ 7
11 Lake Shore A+ 10
12 Crescent Oaks A+ 12
13 Leawood Southwest A+ 20
14 Bay Shores A+ 10
15 Harvey Oaks A+ 27
16 Mission Hills A+ 3
17 Cambridge Oaks A+ 14
18 Fountain Hills A+ 9
19 Eagle Run A+ 15
20 Greenfields A+ 7
21 Millard Heights A+ 9
22 Cherry Hills A+ 32
23 Applewood Heights A+ 10
24 Western Trails Hidden Ridge A+ 20
25 First National Business Park A+ 15
26 Linden Park A+ 5
27 Bryn Mawr A+ 8
28 Whispering Ridge A+ 0
29 Bent Creek A+ 5
30 Lindenwood A+ 3
31 Leawood West A+ 21
32 Deer Ridge Park A+ 26
33 Fairacres A+ 14
34 Oakdale A+ 39
35 Seville A+ 28
36 Loveland A+ 14
37 Brookhaven A+ 25
38 Willow Wood A+ 32
39 Stonybrook A+ 60
40 Armbrust Acres A+ 63
41 Royalwood Estates A+ 31
42 Woodlyn Park A+ 37
43 Piedmont / Wycliffe A+ 64
44 Regency Homes A+ 37
45 Walnut Grove A+ 79
46 Candlewood A+ 44
47 Oak Heights A+ 72
48 Banyan Hills A+ 55
49 Sunridge A+ 30
50 Skylark / Cryer A+ 38
51 Raven Oaks A+ 23
52 Cherry Ridge A+ 40
53 Ponca Hills A+ 82
54 Hillsborough A+ 52
55 Pheasant Run / Linden Place A+ 80
56 West Fairacres A+ 109
57 Westside A+ 25
58 Torrey Pines A+ 63
59 Montclair Trendwood Parkside & Georgetown A+ 78
60 Kimberly Place A+ 29
61 Arbor Oaks A+ 55
62 Morton Meadows A+ 79
63 Rockbrook A+ 59
64 Sunset Hills / Happy Hollow Hills A+ 63
65 Spring Ridge A 27
66 Montclair West & Kingswood A 68
67 Prairie Lane A 69
68 Old Millard East A 99
69 Karen Western A 66
70 Sunny Slope / Sunny View A 38
71 Golden Valley A 66
72 Swanson Park A 68
73 Paddock Road A 81
74 Park Meadow A 99
75 Pacific Springs A 20
76 Roanoke A 81
77 Westgate A 104
78 Field Club A 117
79 Peony Park A 85
80 Westbrook A 103
81 Aksarben / Elmwood A 131
82 Greentree / Iron Ridge / Tranquility View A 88
83 Metcalfe / Harrison A 96
84 Maple Village A 99
85 Roxbury A 84
86 Robin Hill A 94
87 Westwood Heights A 116
88 Keystone A 141
89 Florence A 115
90 Saddle Hills A 21
91 Horizons A 122
92 Lee Valley A 122
93 Little Italy A 153
94 Rambleridge A 91
95 Hanscom Park A- 115
96 Country Club Hills A- 146
97 Woodbridge A- 113
98 West Dodge A- 150
99 Weir Crest A- 123
100 Field Club North A- 162
101 Benson A- 121
102 Mockingbird Hills A- 139
103 Vinton A- 131
104 Lynch Park B+ 163
105 Old Loveland B+ 173
106 Deer Park B+ 144
107 Elmwood Park B+ 133
108 Minne Lusa B+ 114
109 Columbus Park B+ 141
110 Spring Lake B+ 95
111 Brown Park B+ 99
112 Highland South / Indian Hills B+ 107
113 Dundee B+ 155
114 Radial Hills B+ 136
115 Cole Creek B+ 118
116 Waverly Park B+ 128
117 Burlington Road B+ 132
118 Clairmont Heights B+ 159
119 Redick Ave B+ 125
120 Downtown Omaha B 153
121 Fontenelle View B 122
122 Oakbrook B 174
123 Joslyn Castle B 163
124 Meadowbrook B 144
125 East Omaha B 133
126 Concord Square B 123
127 Miller Park B 139
128 Gold Coast Historic District B 188
129 Benson Gardens B 177
130 Little Bohemia B 176
131 Monmouth Park B- 167
132 Fairfax B- 137
133 Long School B- 146
134 Blackstone B- 179
135 Ford Birthsite C+ 178
136 Fort Redman C+ 151
137 Gifford Park C+ 184
138 Leavenworth C+ 182
139 Park East C+ 199
140 Highlander / Prospect Place C 157
141 Wakonda C 171
142 Hartman Avenue C 133
143 Ames / Benson C 165
144 Central Park C 156
145 Bemis Park C 176
146 Original Montclair C- 169
147 North Omaha C- 165
148 Highland Park C- 184
149 Walnut Hill C- 190
150 Orchard Hill D+ 184
151 Belvedere Point D+ 185
152 Saratoga D- 194
153 John Creighton Boulevard F+ 196
154 Omaha View F+ 196
155 Bedford Place F+ 198

Omaha Crime by Zip Code

68116
A+ Index: 19
68136
A+ Index: 18
68135
A+ Index: 6
68130
A+ Index: 37
68118
A+ Index: 16
68182
A+ Index: 14
68142
A+ Index: 55
68138
A+ Index: 83
68137
A+ Index: 74
68144
A Index: 75
68157
A Index: 65
68124
A Index: 76
68154
A Index: 73
68164
A Index: 78
68106
A Index: 114
68127
A Index: 106
68122
A Index: 59
68178
A Index: 40
68114
A Index: 116
68117
A Index: 103
68132
A Index: 119
68152
A- Index: 81
68134
A- Index: 116
68112
A- Index: 127
68105
B+ Index: 139
68104
B+ Index: 123
68108
B+ Index: 149
68107
B+ Index: 120
68197
B Index: 120
68183
B Index: 128
68179
B Index: 170
68198
B Index: 181
68102
B Index: 153
68110
B- Index: 136
68131
B- Index: 166
68175
C+ Index: 177
68111
C Index: 162

Omaha Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
791,432
Median Income
$62,213
Home Value
$166,837
Median Rent
$948
Home Ownership
59%

Racial Demographics

White
73.9%
Black
12.4%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian
4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Omaha?
Omaha has an overall crime index of 90, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 86% of neighborhoods in Omaha are rated A or B for safety.
Is Omaha safe to live in?
Omaha has a crime safety grade of A-. Very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Omaha?
The safest neighborhoods in Omaha based on crime data include Bent Creek, Whispering Ridge, The Ridges, Millard Heights, and Somerset. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Omaha crime compare to the national average?
Omaha's overall crime index is 90 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 10% lower than the typical US city.

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