Is Lincoln or Montgomery Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lincoln is safer than Montgomery (Safety Score 23/100 vs 22/100), with a total crime rate of 2,795 per 100,000 versus 2,830 for Montgomery — 1% lower. Lincoln has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lincoln has a 85% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lincoln | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,795.1 | 2,829.7 | -34.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 349.2 | 594.7 | -245.4 |
| Murder Rate | 2.7 | 18.1 | -15.4 |
| Rape Rate | 63.6 | 6.2 | +57.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 40.6 | 191.5 | -150.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 241.0 | 378.9 | -137.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,445.8 | 2,235.1 | +210.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 262.3 | 527.0 | -264.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,863.7 | 1,341.1 | +522.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 319.8 | 367.0 | -47.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln or Montgomery safer?
Lincoln is safer with a total crime rate of 2,795 per 100K vs 2,830 for Montgomery — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 349.2 per 100K while Montgomery has 594.7. Lincoln has lower violent crime.
About Lincoln, NE
Lincoln, Nebraska, the state capital, is home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, known for its Cornhuskers football. This city of over 290,000 residents lies in the southeastern part of the state. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 295,808, Lincoln has a total crime rate of 2,795.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital and "First Capital of the Confederacy," sits along the Alabama River. Its population is approximately 200,000, with a significant African American community. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 193,728, Montgomery has a total crime rate of 2,829.7 per 100,000 residents.