Grand Island, NE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

10%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Grand Island_{/100k people}	Nebraska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,543	n/a (estimate)	2,983	2,172	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	1.9	3.2	6.3
Rape	49	n/a	94.7	55.3	40.0
Robbery	20	n/a	38.7	29.1	66.1
Assault	140	n/a	270.6	195.2	268.2
Violent crime	210	n/a (estimate)	406	283	370
Burglary	191	n/a	369.2	182.5	269.8
Theft	992	n/a	1,917.5	1,431.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	150	n/a	290.0	275.0	282.7
Property crime	1,333	n/a (estimate)	2,577	1,889	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Grand Island, NE

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Grand Island crime rate is 28.3% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Grand Island, there were 210 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 406 per 100,000 individuals, 9.8% higher than the national average. Additionally, Grand Island recorded 1333 property crimes, amounting to 2577 per 100,000 residents, 31.8% higher than the U.S. average.

The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Island is very close to the national average of all cities that reported crime. Grand Island reported 406 violent crimes, while the average of all cities was 370.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Grand Island?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Grand Island residents. Out of the respondents (91 in total), 26% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Grand Island were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 74% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Grand Island a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Grand Island, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Grand Island presents a total crime rate that is 28% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Grand Island experiences an average of 4.23 daily crimes, comprising 0.58 violent incidents and 3.65 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Grand Island Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Grand Island. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Grand Island has increased by 25.1%. Violent crimes have increased by 22.1%, while property crimes have increased by 25.6%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Grand Island

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Grand Island crime rates. In Grand Island, the poverty rate stands at 11.8%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

Grand Island has a population density of 1703.5 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Grand Island crime rates.

In areas where housing affordability is an issue, crime can become a significant concern. Some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions, which can increase stress and potentially contribute to domestic disputes and related crimes. The median home price in Grand Island is $148,200, compared to a national average of $184,700.

Grand Island crime map

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

Grand Island crime rates are 28% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Grand Island are 10% higher than the national average
In Grand Island you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Grand Island is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Grand Island has increased by 24%

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Daily Crime In Grand Island (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Grand Island 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 Grand Island (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Nebraska, are 1.37 times more than the state average and 1.28 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Grand Island on a daily basis are 1.44 times more than than Nebraska average and 1.10 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Grand Island are 1.36 times more than the daily state average and 1.32 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Grand Island (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Grand Island, Nebraska compared to other areas of Nebraska, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Grand Island safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Grand Island is safer than 8% of Nebraska cities, and 21% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Nebraska, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Grand Island. At this time, Grand Island sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Grand Island

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Grand Island is 1 in 247

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Grand Island is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Grand Island is 1 in 34

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Grand Island, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 247. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 39 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Grand Island is 1 in 34.

Year Over Year Crime In Grand Island (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Grand Island is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Grand Island has increased by 21%, while the property crime rate in Grand Island has increased by 24% year over year. The number of total crimes in Grand Island has increased by 24% year over year.

Grand Island police department

Item	Grand Island	Nebraska	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	86	2,523	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 86 Grand Island police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.2% less than the Nebraska average and 46.7% 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}
Doniphan, NE	1,010	113	755	868
Wood River, NE	1,503	128	855	983
Cairo, NE	1,123	321	2,141	2,461
St. Libory, NE	271	321	2,144	2,465
Giltner, NE	374	349	2,330	2,679
Chapman, NE	275	379	2,529	2,908
Phillips, NE	265	381	2,542	2,922
Grand Island, NE	51,250	406	2,577	2,983

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wylie, TX	51,251	59	578	637
Levittown, NY	51,266	409	1,643	2,053
Logan, UT	51,266	178	1,273	1,450
Florissant, MO	51,220	275	2,321	2,597
Wheaton, MD	51,191	445	1,828	2,273
Grand Island, NE	51,250	406	2,577	2,983

Source: The Grand Island, NE crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.