Crime Safety Grade

A+

Papillion, NE Crime Rate

Lower crime than 95% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

Is Papillion Safe?

With an overall crime index of 45, Papillion has a 55% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 379. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Northeast Papillion earning an A+ grade while South Papillion rates A.

Crime Index Comparison

Papillion
45
Nebraska Avg
119
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
45
55% below average
Violent Crime
66
34% below average
Property Crime
70
30% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Papillion

1 in 379

Property crime: 1 in 357

Where Is It Safe in Papillion?

Papillion Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 16% below avg
Lowest Risk
Murder · 45% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 55 ▼ 45%
Assault Violent 61 ▼ 39%
Robbery Violent 84 ▼ 16%
Burglary Property 61 ▼ 39%
Larceny / Theft Property 77 ▼ 23%
Vehicle Theft Property 71 ▼ 29%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Papillion Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Northeast Papillion A+ 22
2 Northwest Papillion A+ 21
3 East Outlying Papillion A+ 9
4 West Papillion A+ 19
5 Midtown Papillion South A+ 87
6 Midtown Papillion North A+ 46
7 East Papillion A 74
8 South Papillion A 82

Papillion Crime by Zip Code

Papillion Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
24,310
Median Income
$90,000
Home Value
$222,249
Median Rent
$955
Home Ownership
71%

Racial Demographics

White
88.2%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Papillion?
Papillion has an overall crime index of 45, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Papillion are rated A or B for safety.
Is Papillion safe to live in?
Papillion has a crime safety grade of A+. Very low or no crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Papillion?
The safest neighborhoods in Papillion based on crime data include Northeast Papillion, Northwest Papillion, East Outlying Papillion, West Papillion, and Midtown Papillion South. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Papillion crime compare to the national average?
Papillion's overall crime index is 45 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 55% lower than the typical US city.

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