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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A 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.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.