Lincoln, Nebraska Trend of Total Crime Rate

Updated on September 18, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2024, there were 8,334 total crimes in Lincoln NE, and the total crime rate per 100K residents was 2,817.37. Compared to 2023, the total crime rate decreased by 8%.

The chart below shows the total crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2024.

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Data Source: FBI UCR.
Lincoln, NE Total Crime Rate Per 100K
Lincoln, NE Number and Rate of Total Crimes
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Year Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
2010 11476 4419.42
2011 11180 4288.70
2012 11247 4257.41
2013 10384 3880.93
2014 10065 3711.17
2015 10149 3669.40
2016 9736 3463.07
2018 9352 3240.60
2019 9123 3133.67
2021 9301 3165.67
2022 9562 3253.08
2023 9021 3077.21
2024 8334 2817.37