Safety

A community’s overall well-being is dependent on having places that are safe from any type of violence, including physical, emotional, or psychological violence. The safer a community is, the better the quality of life for residents, and the more vibrant a community can become. When safety increases, greater opportunity exists for more neighborhood events, connections between neighbors, and use of area parks and outdoor spaces.

Intimate Partner Violence

The percentage of men and women in Nebraska and Iowa who have experienced some form of intimate partner violence at some point in their life has increased. This includes physical, sexual, or psychological harm from a partner or spouse.

In Nebraska, almost half of all women have experienced intimate partner violence. This is higher than rates for Iowa and the nation.

Property Crime

Property crime is trending downward for the Omaha-Council Bluffs area and the nation as a whole. Pottawattamie County has seen higher rates of property crime than Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Still, property crime has declined in all three counties since 2014.

Overall, property crime rates in our community remain higher than national rates. Douglas and Pottawattamie Counties have consistently had higher rates than the national averages. Sarpy County, however, has consistently had lower rates than the national rate.

Violent Crime

Violent crime rates for the Omaha-Council Bluffs area as a whole have remained roughly unchanged since 2010. In most but not all years, people in Douglas and Pottawattamie Counties have experienced a higher rate of violent crime than people in Sarpy County. 

The rate of violent crime in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area is similar to the national average. This has been the case for more than 20 years.

Aggravated Assault

For the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, rates of aggravated assaults are trending slightly upward. People in Douglas County consistently experience higher rates of aggravated assaults than people in Sarpy County. 

The rate of violent crime in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area is similar to the national average. This has been the case for more than 20 years.