Is Lubbock or Omaha Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lubbock is safer than Omaha (Safety Score 13/100 vs 12/100), with a total crime rate of 3,451 per 100,000 versus 3,534 for Omaha — 2% lower. Lubbock has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Omaha has a 59% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lubbock | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,450.9 | 3,534.3 | -83.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 822.2 | 372.5 | +449.6 |
| Murder Rate | 5.2 | 4.0 | +1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 77.1 | 46.2 | +30.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 115.6 | 46.9 | +68.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 623.2 | 272.0 | +351.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,628.8 | 3,161.8 | -533.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 538.0 | 235.9 | +302.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,822.9 | 2,264.3 | -441.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 267.9 | 661.6 | -393.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lubbock or Omaha safer?
Lubbock is safer with a total crime rate of 3,451 per 100K vs 3,534 for Omaha — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lubbock has a violent crime rate of 822.2 per 100K while Omaha has 372.5. Omaha has lower violent crime.
About Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, Texas, the "Hub City," is a West Texas city with a strong agricultural presence, known for its cotton production and as the birthplace of Buddy Holly. It's home to Texas Tech University and boasts a population of over 260,000 residents. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 269,900, Lubbock has a total crime rate of 3,450.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Omaha, NE
Omaha, Nebraska, a Midwest hub known for its historic Old Market, sits on the Missouri River. This city of over 480,000 residents is also home to four Fortune 500 companies. With a safety score of 12/100 and a population coverage of 480,235, Omaha has a total crime rate of 3,534.3 per 100,000 residents.