Is Auburn or Topeka Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Topeka is safer than Auburn (Safety Score 6/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 4,499 per 100,000 versus 4,512 for Auburn — 0% lower. Auburn has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Topeka has a 41% lower rate.
Auburn — 5-Year Trend
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Auburn, WA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Auburn | Topeka | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,512.4 | 4,499.2 | +13.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 544.4 | 856.5 | -312.1 |
| Murder Rate | 12.1 | 16.0 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 88.1 | 47.1 | +41.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 137.6 | 80.7 | +56.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 305.4 | 712.7 | -407.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,968.0 | 3,642.7 | +325.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 530.0 | 637.6 | -107.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,180.2 | 2,504.9 | -324.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,257.9 | 500.2 | +757.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auburn or Topeka safer?
Topeka is safer with a total crime rate of 4,499 per 100K vs 4,512 for Auburn — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Auburn has a violent crime rate of 544.4 per 100K while Topeka has 856.5. Auburn has lower violent crime.
About Auburn, WA
Auburn, a city in King County, was once known as Slaughter, a nod to its agricultural past. Situated at the confluence of the Green and White rivers, it's a diverse community with a significant percentage of residents identifying as Asian. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 82,838, Auburn has a total crime rate of 4,512.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Topeka, KS
Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is home to the historic Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. This city in Shawnee County has a diverse population, with a significant portion identifying as white and Black. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 125,156, Topeka has a total crime rate of 4,499.2 per 100,000 residents.