CRIME IN NEBRASKA 2011

For Release: July 19, 2012

2% INCREASE IN CRIME IN 2011

The number of crimes reported to Nebraska law enforcement agencies increased 2 percent in 2011 compared to 2010. There were 53,285 crimes reported during January through December of 2011, compared to 51,992 reported during the same period of 2010, an increase of 1,293 crimes. These numbers include only the crimes of Murder-Manslaughter, Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson which serve as the Crime Index used to measure crime statewide. Violent crimes (Murder-Manslaughter, Forcible Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault) decreased eight percent. There were 4,420 violent crimes reported in 2011 compared to 4,817 reported in 2010, a decrease of 397 crimes. Property crimes (Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson) increased 4 percent. There were 48,865 property crimes reported in 2011 compared to 47,175 reported in 2010, an increase of 1,690 crimes. Crime increased 7 percent in Omaha and decreased 3 percent in Lincoln. Cities of 5,000 to 99,999 population had less than 1% change; cities under 5,000 population had an 8 percent decrease; and county areas reported a 5 percent increase. Crimes occurring on State property had a zero percent change from 2010.
Crime Index Offenses, 2010 - 2011 Number of Crime Index Offenses Crime Index Offenses Violent Crimes Murder - Manslaughter Forcible Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Property Crimes Burglary Larceny-Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Total 2010 4,817 54 627 1,018 3,118 47,175 7,866 35,539 3,508 262 51,992 2011 4,420 65 663 989 2,703 48,865 8,218 36,459 3,972 216 53,285 % Change -8 +20 +6 -3 -13 +4 +4 +3 +13 -18 +2

NEBRASKA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

DAVE HEINEMAN GOVERNOR (402) 471-2194 MICHAEL E. BEHM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Percent Change - Crime Index Offenses January thru December, 2010 - 2011 by Population Groups*
Murder, Manslaughter 2010 2011 % Change 2010 2011 % Change 2010 2011 % Change 2010 2011 % Change 2010 2011 % Change 2010 2011 % Change 2010 2011 % Change 34 43 +27 3 4 +33 8 11 +38 3 1 -67 6 6 0 0 0 0 54 65 +20 Motor Vehicle Theft 2,197 2,650 +21 348 364 +5 565 522 -8 46 46 0 349 384 +10 3 6 +100 3,508 3,972 +13

Population Group 400,000 & Over

Forcible Rape 196 220 +11 143 166 +16 204 181 -11 22 25 +14 59 68 +15 3 3 0 627 663 +6

Robbery 723 696 -4 182 177 -3 87 90 +3 7 3 -57 18 23 +28 1 0 -100 1,018 989 -3

Aggravated Assault 1,312 1,350 +3 931 619 -34 466 436 -6 68 41 -40 336 236 -30 5 21 +320 3,118 2,703 -13

Burglary 3,046 3,321 +9 1,464 1,401 -4 1,858 1,986 +7 172 184 +7 1,295 1,297 0 31 29 -6 7,866 8,218 +4

Larceny Theft 12,091 12,793 +6 8,406 8,424 0 10,405 10,372 0 786 711 -10 3,536 3,863 +9 315 296 -6 35,539 36,459 +3

Arson 119 88 -26 17 25 +47 86 70 -19 9 8 -11 31 23 -26 0 2 -262 216 -18

Total 19,718 21,161 +7 11,494 11,180 -3 13,679 13,668 0 1,113 1,019 -8 5,630 5,900 +5 358 357 0 51,992 53,285 +2

250,000 to 399,999

5,000 to 99,999

Under 5,000

Counties

State Property

TOTAL

* Some agencies are excluded from the trends because of incomplete reporting during the two years.

Total Arrests Decrease 1% The total number of persons arrested in Nebraska during 2011 decreased from 84,087 in 2010 to 83,290 in 2011, a decrease of 797 arrests. The top five categories in terms of the number of arrests made for specific crimes were: Driving under the Influence (12,207 arrests), Drug Abuse Violations (10,491), Liquor Law Violations (10,368), Larceny-Theft (9,756), and Simple Assault (8,477). The total number of adult arrests (age 18 and over) increased less than 1%, from 70,008 in 2010 to 70,147 in 2011. Adult arrests accounted for 84% of the total arrests made statewide. The total number of juvenile arrests decreased 7%, from 14,079 in 2010 to 13,143 in 2011.

Total Arrest Trends, 2010 - 2011

Under 18 Years of Age 18 Years of Age and Over 2010 2011 Percent Change 2010 Total All Ages 2011 Percent Change

Offense
2010 Murder - Manslaughter Death by Negligence Forcible Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Larceny-Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Simple Assault Forgery and Counterfeiting Fraud Embezzlement Stolen Property Offenses Vandalism Weapons Violations Prostitution/Commercial. Vice Sex Offenses Drug Abuse Violations Gambling Offenses Ag. Family/Children Driving Under the Influence Liquor Law Violations Disorderly Conduct Vagrancy / Loitering All Other Offenses Curfew / Loitering (Juveniles Only) Runaways (Juveniles Only) Total 2011

Percent Change

3 0 27 76 100 259 3,008 105 30 1,926 12 87 3 155 1,033 150 1 104 1,374 0 26 202 1,740 737
1

7 0 30 62 97 269 3,025 95 61 1,629 13 57 4 116 877 117 0 129 1,319 0 17 163 1,769 766
1

+133 0 +11 -18 -3 +4 +1 -10 +103 -15 +8 -35 +33 -25 -15 -22 -100 +24 -4 0 -19 -20 +2 +4
0

38 8 135 257 1,401 618 5,713 261 49 7,028 472 1,412 51 654 1,751 724 147 518 8,867 2 1,377 12,434 8,899 3,022
34

45 2 185 293 1,411 651 6,731 270 28 6,848 291 1,195 72 587 1,729 726 141 441 9,172 1 1,351 12,044 8,599 3,028
16

+18 - 75 +37 +14 +1 +5 +18 +3 -3 -43 -38 -15 +41 -10 -1 0 -4 -15 +3 - 50 -2 -3 -3 0
- 53

41 8 162 333 1,501 877 8,721 366 79 8,954 484 1,499 54 809 2,784 874 148 622 10,241 2 1,403 12,636 10,639 3,759
35

52 2 215 355 1,508 920 9,756 365 89 8,477 304 1,252 76 703 2,606 843 141 570 10,491 1 1,368 12,207 10,368 3,794
17

+27 -75 +33 +7 +1 +5 +12 0 +13 -5 -37 -17 +41 -13 -6 -4 -5 -8 +2 -50 -3 -3 -3 +1
-51

2,181 295 444 14,079

1,900 224 396 13,143

-13 -24 -11 -7

14,136

14,290

+1

16,317 295 444

16,190 224 396 83,290

-1 -24 -11 -1

70,008

70,147

84,087

A REVIEW OF HATE CRIMES IN NEBRASKA

With the passage of Legislative Bill 90 in 1997, commonly referred to as the Hate Crime Bill, the Crime Commission developed a system for reporting hate crimes. Law enforcement agencies voluntarily submit quarterly reports to the Commission on the number of hate crime incidents. If a hate crime has been committed, they report the type of crime committed, a general description of the location, and the type of bias motivation. Of the 165 law enforcement agencies asked to participate in hate crime reporting, 89 agencies submitted at least one quarterly report during 2011 with 84 of those agencies reporting all four quarters. During 2011, there were a total of 39 incidents reported involving crimes motivated by hate. This is a 40% decrease from the 65 reported in 2010. The types of bias motivation are provided below.

Type of Bias Racial White Black American Indian Asian/Pacific Islander Multi-Racial Ethnicity / National Origin Hispanic Other Ethnicity Religious Jewish Catholic Sexual Male Homosexual Homosexual Heterosexual Total

Number 26 4 21 0 1 0 5 5 0 2 1 1 6 5 1 0 39

Percent 66.7

12.8

5.1

15.4

100.0

The general location where the hate crimes occurred and the type of crime committed are provided below. The majority of incidents occurred in a public area, commercial establishment, or school/college. 67% of the hate crimes were carried out through a direct confrontation with the victim and 33% were directed towards the property of the victim.
Location Commercial (Bar, Restaurant, Store) Public Area (Street, Park, etc.) Residence School/College Other Total Number 8 8 15 7 1 39 Percent 20.5 20.5 38.5 17.9 2.6 100.0

Type of Crime Aggravated Assault Simple Assault Intimidation Robbery Burglary / Theft Destruction of Property Total

Number 1 17 6 2 1 12 39

Percent 2.6 43.6 15.4 5.1 2.6 30.8 100.0

PLEASE NOTE: Caution should be used when comparing the percent changes presented within this report. A slight shift in the volume of crimes or arrests may result in a large percent change for some offenses, arrests, and population groups.