A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Sidney using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.
Selected property offense rate15.68
per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population6,440Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses101NIBRS offense records
TrendRoughly stable2021,2022,2023,2024
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Sidney reported 15.68 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024
That rate is #9 by highest rate among 22 validated NE city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates are roughly stable across 2021-2024.
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Is Sidney, NE safe?
This page cannot tell you whether Sidney is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 15.68 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.
What property crime category is largest in Sidney?
The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.
How does Sidney compare with other validated NE city candidates?
Among 22 validated NE city candidates, Sidney ranks #9 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 12.42 per 1,000 residents.
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