LPD: Reported crime rates decreased in 2021
The number of violent crimes also decreased in comparison with 2020.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – According to the 2021 crime statistics, reported and violent crime rates dropped in comparison to 2020.
On Thursday, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins released the 2021 statistics at a press conference.
Courtesy of LPD
The statistics show a drop of 6.2% in reported crimes and a 15.3% decrease in violent crimes in comparison with 2020.
Courtesy of LPD
“Our administration believes that city government, at its best, helps everyone coexist and reach their full human potential,” said Mayor Gaylor Baird. “Public safety is our number one priority, so maintaining a low crime rate and seeing significant decreases in violent crime over the past year is great news for our city and the people who call Lincoln home.”
The Lincoln Police Department compiles the stats as part of the FBI’s national Uniform Crime Reporting program.
Chief Ewins says the number of crimes per 100,000 in population was 3,155 in 2021. The lowest rate in the five-year period between 2016 and 2021.
“When we look at 34 U.S. cities of similar size, Lincoln has the 12th lowest rate of crimes per 100,000 in population,” Ewins said. “Lincoln remains a safe community thanks to the hard work and commitment of our public safety professionals and the involvement and support of our businesses, neighborhoods, and residents.”
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Other notable statistics include:
- Sexual assault and rape reports decreased by 15.6% from 2020
- Catalytic converter thefts increased by 257% from 2020
- Auto thefts increased by 63% in comparison to the five-year average
