Kansas Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 1,590,304 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Kansas Crime Overview
In 2024, Kansas reported a total crime rate of 2,673.0 per 100,000 residents — 3% near the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Kansas #23 out of 50 states (safest first).
Compared to the previous year, Kansas's crime rate decreased by 15.3%, with violent crime down 15.5%.
Within the state, Derby is the safest city (crime rate: 11), while Merriam has the highest rate (6,022).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 7,567 | 475.8 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 90 | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 687 | 43.2 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 636 | 40.0 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6,138 | 386.0 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 34,941 | 2,197.1 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 4,347 | 273.3 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 26,163 | 1,645.2 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4,431 | 278.6 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Kansas by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derby | 26,409 | 11.4 | 0.0 | 99/100 |
| 2 | Lansing | 11,216 | 748.9 | 151.6 | 86/100 |
| 3 | Spring Hill | 10,283 | 826.6 | 204.2 | 84/100 |
| 4 | Olathe | 149,473 | 1,137.3 | 196.0 | 79/100 |
| 5 | Prairie Village | 22,878 | 1,140.8 | 61.2 | 79/100 |
| 6 | Ottawa | 12,702 | 1,259.6 | 149.6 | 77/100 |
| 7 | Dodge City | 27,441 | 1,341.1 | 251.5 | 75/100 |
| 8 | Liberal | 18,760 | 1,396.6 | 255.9 | 74/100 |
| 9 | Andover | 16,108 | 1,396.8 | 74.5 | 74/100 |
| 10 | Atchison | 10,604 | 1,480.6 | 150.9 | 73/100 |
| 11 | Mcpherson | 13,855 | 1,530.1 | 122.7 | 72/100 |
| 12 | Lenexa | 58,871 | 1,532.2 | 185.2 | 72/100 |
| 13 | Haysville | 11,265 | 1,562.4 | 221.9 | 71/100 |
| 14 | Leawood | 34,010 | 1,579.0 | 58.8 | 71/100 |
| 15 | El Dorado | 12,941 | 1,692.3 | 270.5 | 69/100 |
| 16 | Hays | 21,011 | 1,694.4 | 233.2 | 69/100 |
| 17 | Great Bend | 14,265 | 1,871.7 | 315.5 | 65/100 |
| 18 | Shawnee | 70,089 | 2,050.3 | 278.2 | 62/100 |
| 19 | Newton | 18,147 | 2,286.9 | 617.2 | 58/100 |
| 20 | Arkansas City | 11,700 | 2,572.7 | 401.7 | 53/100 |
| 21 | Garden City | 27,156 | 2,596.1 | 515.5 | 52/100 |
| 22 | Hutchinson | 39,548 | 2,596.8 | 366.6 | 52/100 |
| 23 | Lawrence | 96,636 | 2,627.4 | 470.8 | 52/100 |
| 24 | Emporia | 24,109 | 2,671.2 | 369.2 | 51/100 |
| 25 | Wichita | 395,486 | 2,841.8 | 538.8 | 48/100 |
| 26 | Salina | 45,447 | 2,970.5 | 495.1 | 46/100 |
| 27 | Junction City | 21,504 | 3,083.2 | 776.6 | 43/100 |
| 28 | Leavenworth | 36,939 | 3,083.5 | 495.4 | 43/100 |
| 29 | Winfield | 11,636 | 3,197.0 | 283.6 | 41/100 |
| 30 | Pittsburg | 20,465 | 3,860.3 | 366.5 | 29/100 |
| 31 | Topeka | 125,156 | 4,499.2 | 856.5 | 18/100 |
| 32 | Kansas City | 153,363 | 4,655.0 | 1,048.5 | 15/100 |
| 33 | Mission | 10,037 | 4,911.8 | 338.8 | 10/100 |
| 34 | Merriam | 10,794 | 6,021.9 | 435.4 | 1/100 |
Kansas Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,590,304 | 2,673.0 | 475.8 | 2,197.1 |
| 2023 | 1,508,806 | 3,155.1 | 563.0 | 2,592.1 |
| 2022 | 1,409,821 | 3,425.9 | 629.4 | 2,796.5 |
| 2021 | 1,375,760 | 3,681.2 | 646.6 | 3,034.7 |
| 2020 | 1,398,310 | 3,300.2 | 577.9 | 2,722.3 |
| 2019 | 1,300,531 | 3,861.8 | 595.9 | 3,265.9 |
Kansas vs Neighboring States
How does Kansas's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 2,673.0 | 475.8 | 2,197.1 | — |
| Nebraska | 2,778.5 | 312.5 | 2,466.0 | +3.9% |
| Oklahoma | 2,983.5 | 533.0 | 2,450.4 | +11.6% |
| Missouri | 3,621.5 | 679.8 | 2,941.8 | +35.5% |
| Colorado | 3,866.0 | 609.8 | 3,256.2 | +44.6% |
Among neighboring states, Nebraska has the lowest crime rate (2,778 per 100K). Colorado has the highest (3,866 per 100K).