Wahoo, NE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B+

74%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

94%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

70%

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}	Wahoo_{/100k people}	Nebraska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	30	n/a (estimate)	601	2,206	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.2	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	20.0	48.4	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	26.3	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	151.8	264.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	20	230	364
Burglary	1	n/a	20.0	169.5	250.7
Theft	27	n/a	540.5	1,389.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	20.0	417.1	318.7
Property crime	29	n/a (estimate)	581	1,976	1,917

Wahoo crime map

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

Wahoo crime rates are 74% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Wahoo are 94% lower than the national average
In Wahoo you have a 1 in 167 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Wahoo is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Wahoo has decreased by 42%

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Daily Crime In Wahoo (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Wahoo for every 100,000 residents. The Wahoo total amount of daily crime is 3.67 times less than the Nebraska average and 3.80 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Wahoo, is 11.47 times less than the Nebraska average, and it is 18.17 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Wahoo has a daily crime average that is 3.40 times less than the Nebraska average and 3.30 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Wahoo (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Wahoo, Nebraska compared to other areas of Nebraska, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Wahoo safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Wahoo is safer than 37% of Nebraska cities, and 54% 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 Wahoo. At this time, Wahoo sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wahoo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wahoo is 1 in 4996

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wahoo is 1 in 173

The chance of being a victim of crime in Wahoo is 1 in 167

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Wahoo? In Wahoo, NE you have a 1 in 4996 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 173 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 167 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Wahoo.

Year Over Year Crime In Wahoo (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Wahoo 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 Wahoo has decreased by 77% and the rate of property crime in Wahoo has decreased by 39%. The total crime rate in Wahoo has decreased by 42% year to year.

Wahoo police department

Item	Wahoo	Nebraska	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	6	2,523	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 6 Wahoo police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 38% less than the Nebraska average and 59.5% 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}
Ashland, NE	2,834	30	30	60
Valley, NE	2,834	31	408	439
Yutan, NE	1,075	75	646	721
Ceresco, NE	1,343	77	663	740
Valparaiso, NE	554	199	1,713	1,912
Leshara, NE	103	204	1,754	1,958
Mead, NE	585	231	1,984	2,215
Wahoo, NE	4,520	20	581	601

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Montgomery, NY	4,519	250	1,152	1,402
Piney, AR	4,518	402	1,447	1,849
Aurora, NE	4,523	129	517	647
Oconto, WI	4,516	151	734	885
Verdigris, OK	4,515	51	440	491
Wahoo, NE	4,520	20	581	601

Source: The Wahoo, 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.