Elk Creek, NE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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23%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Elk Creek crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Elk Creek crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Elk Creek crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Elk Creek crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elk Creek_{/100k people}	Nebraska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,612 (estimate)	1,847	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.1	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	43.5	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	20.5	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	154.5	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	311 (estimate)	221	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	155.1	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,218.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	252.6	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,301 (estimate)	1,627	1,760

Elk Creek crime map

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

Elk Creek crime rates are 23% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Elk Creek are 13% lower than the national average
In Elk Creek you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elk Creek is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elk Creek has decreased by 16%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elk Creek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elk Creek is 1 in 322

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elk Creek is 1 in 44

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elk Creek is 1 in 39

Year Over Year Crime In Elk Creek (per 100,000 people)

Elk Creek police department

Item	Elk Creek	Nebraska	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	2,523	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.1	3.3

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}
Tecumseh, NE	1,818	97	717	814
Auburn, NE	3,306	126	929	1,054
Johnson, NE	242	249	1,845	2,094
Table Rock, NE	398	266	1,964	2,230
Sterling, NE	502	273	2,016	2,288
Humboldt, NE	913	307	2,270	2,576
Pawnee City, NE	976	315	2,330	2,645
Elk Creek, NE	92	311	2,301	2,612

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Peaceful Village, MO	92	747	3,137	3,883
Bruno, NE	92	314	2,319	2,632
Mount Auburn, IN	92	337	1,485	1,822
Regan, ND	92	342	2,266	2,608
Farwell, NE	92	280	2,074	2,354
Elk Creek, NE	92	311	2,301	2,612

Source: The Elk Creek, NE crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.