Kansas Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 105 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
236.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
1046.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
52/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Kansas
National Context
Kansas Crime Rates Sit Far Below National Average
Kansas maintains an average total crime rate of 1,282.2 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly 46% lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This data places the Sunflower State among the safer regions in the country, offering a significantly lower risk profile for its citizens.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Crimes Account for Most Kansas Incidents
Property crime dominates the state's safety landscape at 1,046.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, while violent crime remains notably lower at 235.9. Residents are far more likely to experience theft or burglary than violent encounters, though both categories trend well below national benchmarks of 2,015.7 and 369.8 respectively.
Safest Counties
Zero Crime Reported in Three Rural Counties
Lincoln, Stanton, and Wallace Counties distinguish themselves as the safest in the state, each reporting a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000 residents. These rural areas highlight the exceptionally high level of safety found within the state's less densely populated central and western regions.
Crime Hotspots
Higher Activity Concentrated in Populous Hubs
Sedgwick County reports the state's highest rate at 4,493.7 per 100,000, followed by Neosho at 4,100.8 and Shawnee at 3,740.3. These figures reflect the complex law enforcement needs of larger urban centers and regional hubs, where higher population density naturally leads to more reported incidents.
The Takeaway
A Secure Landscape for Current and Future Residents
Kansas presents a compelling safety profile with an overall crime rate that is nearly half the national median. Prospective movers and current residents can find a secure environment across the state, particularly in rural communities where crime remains a rare occurrence.
Safest Counties
All Kansas Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.