Falls City, NE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

58%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Falls City_{/100k people}	Nebraska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	35	n/a (estimate)	872	1,847	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.1	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	74.7	43.5	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	20.5	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	49.8	154.5	256.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	125	221	359
Burglary	1	n/a	24.9	155.1	229.2
Theft	22	n/a	547.8	1,218.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	174.3	252.6	258.8
Property crime	30	n/a (estimate)	747	1,627	1,760

Falls City crime map

The Falls City crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Falls City 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 Falls City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Falls City 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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An Overview of Crime Rates in Falls City, NE

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Falls City crime rate is lower than the national average by 58.9%. Specifically, there were 5 violent crimes in Falls City, equivalent to 125 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 65.3%. Furthermore, Falls City recorded 30 property crimes, amounting to 747 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 57.6%.

Falls City showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Falls City a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Falls City is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Falls City has a total crime rate that is 59% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.1 daily crimes (0.01 violent daily crimes and 0.08 daily property crimes) in Falls City.

Has Crime in Falls City Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Falls City has decreased by 12.5% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Falls City is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 28.6%, while property crime has decreased by 9.1%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Falls City.

Potential Causes for Crime in Falls City

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Falls City crime rate. The poverty level in Falls City is 15.9%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Falls City, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which differs from the national average of 4.9%.

Regions characterized by high population density frequently encompass expansive urban hubs that offer diverse economic prospects. In such areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, creating pockets of poverty alongside affluence. Economic disparities within these regions may correlate with elevated property crimes and, in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density numbers generally exhibit reduced Falls City crime rates. Falls City registers a population density of 1274.9 people per square mile, in contrast to the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

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Crime Quick Facts

Falls City crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Falls City are 65% lower than the national average
In Falls City you have a 1 in 115 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Falls City is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Falls City has decreased by 27%

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Daily Crime In Falls City (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Falls City on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Nebraska and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Falls City (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Nebraska, are 2.12 times less than the state average and 2.43 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Falls City on a daily basis are 1.77 times less than than Nebraska average and 2.88 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Falls City are 2.18 times less than the daily state average and 2.36 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Falls City (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Nebraska and all other cities across the US, is Falls City safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Falls City is safer than 51% of other cities in the state of Nebraska. In addition, Falls City is safer than 66% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Nebraska and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Falls City. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Falls City is above average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Falls City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Falls City is 1 in 804

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Falls City is 1 in 134

The chance of being a victim of crime in Falls City is 1 in 115

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Falls City, Nebraska? If you reside in Falls City, then there is a 1 in 804 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 134. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 115 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Falls City.

Year Over Year Crime In Falls City (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Falls City is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Falls City has decreased by 37% and the rate of property crime in Falls City has decreased by 25%. The total crime rate in Falls City has decreased by 27% year to year.

Falls City police department

Item	Falls City	Nebraska	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	2,523	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 12 Falls City police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 30.2% greater than the Nebraska average and 15.1% 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}
Big Lake, MO	78	187	784	971
Sabetha, KS	2,630	183	814	996
Rulo, NE	90	196	1,446	1,641
Hiawatha, KS	3,216	569	1,169	1,737
Shubert, NE	199	250	1,847	2,097
Stella, NE	145	282	2,083	2,365
Barada, NE	28	319	2,357	2,676
Falls City, NE	4,250	125	747	872

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Breese, IL	4,250	44	153	197
Columbus, MN	4,249	101	632	733
Broad Brook, CT	4,249	98	982	1,080
Van Alstyne, TX	4,248	26	718	744
Park Rapids, MN	4,253	414	2,116	2,530
Falls City, NE	4,250	125	747	872

Source: The Falls City, 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.