Is Lincoln, NE Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Lincoln, Nebraska reported 1,553.10 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.40 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 446.13 per 100,000 above that reference, with 4,534 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lincoln, Nebraska reported 315.14 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.37 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 85.58 per 100,000 above that reference, with 920 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lincoln, Nebraska reported 227.45 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.18 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 34.45 per 100,000 above that reference, with 664 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lincoln, Nebraska reported 46.59 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.97 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 1.65 per 100,000 below that reference, with 136 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lincoln, Nebraska reported 191.14 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.02 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 2.99 per 100,000 above that reference, with 558 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Lincoln, NE has an adjusted safety score of 40.71 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nebraska. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Nebraska workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 136 | 46.59 | 48.24 | 0.97× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 920 | 315.14 | 229.56 |
1.37× national |
| Burglary | 558 | 191.14 | 188.15 |
1.02× national |
| Larceny-theft | 4534 | 1553.1 | 1106.97 |
1.4× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 664 | 227.45 | 193.0 |
1.18× national |
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What drives Lincoln's safety score?
Lincoln ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nebraska, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 291,932 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 50.84, while Property Security is lowest at 22.6. The 28.24-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1553.1 per 100,000 (1.4× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 46.59 per 100,000 (0.97× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Lincoln, Nebraska recorded 4,534 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 66.6% of the 6,812 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 136 robbery reports (2.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Lincoln, Nebraska recorded 920 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 13.5% of the 6,812 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 136 robbery reports (2.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Lincoln, Nebraska recorded 664 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 9.7% of the 6,812 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 136 robbery reports (2.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Lincoln, Nebraska uses a reporting population of 291,932 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Lincoln, Nebraska has an adjusted score of 40.71 points out of 100 versus 60.4 in Bellevue, Nebraska, a difference of 19.69 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Lincoln ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Lincoln, Nebraska has an adjusted score of 40.71 points out of 100 versus 40.02 in Omaha, Nebraska, a difference of 0.69 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Lincoln ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln safe compared to other places in Nebraska?
Lincoln is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 40.71 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nebraska.
What is the crime rate in Lincoln?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Lincoln's safety rating?
Lincoln's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 40.71 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nebraska. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Lincoln?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Lincoln?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.