Is Bellevue, NE Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Bellevue, Nebraska reported 27.97 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.12 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 201.59 per 100,000 below that reference, with 18 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Bellevue, Nebraska reported 7.77 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.16 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 40.47 per 100,000 below that reference, with 5 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Bellevue, Nebraska reported 90.13 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.48 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 98.02 per 100,000 below that reference, with 58 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Bellevue, Nebraska reported 122.76 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.64 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 70.24 per 100,000 below that reference, with 79 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Bellevue, Nebraska reported 927.67 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.84 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 179.30 per 100,000 below that reference, with 597 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Bellevue, NE has an adjusted safety score of 60.4 out of 100. It ranks #1 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 increasing.
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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 | 5 | 7.77 | 48.24 | 0.16× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 27.97 | 229.56 | 0.12× national |
| Burglary | 58 | 90.13 | 188.15 | 0.48× national |
| Larceny-theft | 597 | 927.67 | 1106.97 | 0.84× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 79 | 122.76 | 193.0 | 0.64× national |
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What drives Bellevue's safety score?
Bellevue ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nebraska, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 64,355 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 Property Security at 66.31, while Community Order is lowest at 35.63. The 30.68-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 927.67 per 100,000 (0.84× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 27.97 per 100,000 (0.12× 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
Bellevue, Nebraska recorded 597 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 78.9% of the 757 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 5 robbery reports (0.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Bellevue, Nebraska recorded 79 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 10.4% of the 757 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 5 robbery reports (0.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Bellevue, Nebraska recorded 58 burglary offenses in 2025, 7.7% of the 757 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 5 robbery reports (0.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Bellevue, Nebraska uses a reporting population of 64,355 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.
Bellevue, Nebraska has an adjusted score of 60.4 points out of 100 versus 40.71 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a difference of 19.69 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Bellevue ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Bellevue, Nebraska has an adjusted score of 60.4 points out of 100 versus 40.02 in Omaha, Nebraska, a difference of 20.38 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Bellevue ranks 1 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 Bellevue safe compared to other places in Nebraska?
Bellevue is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 60.4 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nebraska.
What is the crime rate in Bellevue?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Bellevue's safety rating?
Bellevue's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 60.4 out of 100, which ranks #1 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 increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Bellevue?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Bellevue?
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.