Crime & Safety in Seward
Seward's cited crime data runs genuinely two-sided, and this record discloses both framings directly rather than selecting whichever reads more favorably.
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Learn moreA more favorable overall reading, by one measure
One source cited Seward's overall crime rate (27.82) below the national average (33.37), with property crime running close to national parity.
A less favorable violent-crime-specific reading
A separate measure cited Seward's violent crime rate (38.4) meaningfully above the national average (22.7) -- approximately 5.09 incidents per 1,000 residents against roughly 4 per 1,000 nationally.
A real, disclosed 5-year trend
This pass's research found violent crime rising and property crime declining in Seward over the most recent 5-year period reviewed.
Key takeaways
- Seward's overall crime rate reads below the national average by one measure.
- Seward's violent crime rate reads meaningfully above the national average by a separate measure.
- Confirm current, address-specific data directly with the Seward Police Department.
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