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Crime Statistics for Kansas
Overall Crime Rating:
B (5.69% lower than national average)
High Risk Crimes:
Investing in a security camera system effectively protects your home and family from criminals. Research consistently shows that these devices deter crime, with a reduction of 65% or more. Additionally, having surveillance cameras provides valuable evidence of criminal activity occurring. Surveillance camera systems are a proven cost-effective method to prevent, record, and decrease the overall rate of crime and will provide both you and your family with a much-needed peace of mind.
Cities with Highest Crime Rate:
Cities with Lowest Crime Rate:
Wichita Crime Rating:
C- (118.14% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Aggravated Assault
Wichita is the most populous city in Kansas and serves as the county seat of Sedgwick County. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 397,532, while the wider Wichita metro area has a population of 647,610. Located in south-central Kansas along the Arkansas River, Wichita initially started as a trading post on the Chisholm Trail in the 1860s and officially became a city in 1870. It gained the nickname "Cowtown" due to its role as a destination for cattle drives from Texas to Kansas railroads. Notably, Wyatt Earp served as a police officer in Wichita before moving on to Dodge City. In the 1920s and 1930s, Wichita saw the establishment of aircraft manufacturing companies such as Beechcraft, Cessna, and Stearman Aircraft. This led to the city becoming a prominent aircraft production hub known as "The Air Capital of the World." Even today, companies like Textron Aviation, Learjet, Airbus, and Boeing/Spirit AeroSystems maintain design and manufacturing facilities in Wichita, solidifying its status as a major center of the American aircraft industry. Wichita is home to several airports, including McConnell Air Force Base, Colonel James Jabara Airport, and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, which is the largest airport in Kansas. Beyond its industrial significance, Wichita serves as a regional center for culture, media, and trade. The city boasts numerous universities, large museums, theaters, parks, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Notable landmarks include Intrust Bank Arena and Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. For those interested in the city's history, the Old Cowtown Museum offers a collection of historical artifacts and exhibits showcasing Wichita's early days. Additionally, Wichita State University stands as the third-largest post-secondary institution in Kansas.
Overland Park Crime Rating:
A- (59.08% lower than national average)
Overland Park is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas, in the United States. It is the second-most populous city in the state of Kansas. Overland Park is one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is not only more densely populated but also the largest suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 197,238. During the daytime, the population exceeds 220,000 due to commuting.
Kansas City Crime Rating:
B (10.92% lower than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Aggravated Assault
Kansas City, also known as KCK, is the third-most populous city in Kansas. It serves as the county seat of Wyandotte County. The city is an inner suburb of Kansas City, Missouri and shares its name. According to the 2020 census, the population of Kansas City is 156,607. It is one of the principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City is located at Kaw Point, where the Missouri and Kansas rivers meet. The city operates under a consolidated city-county government called the "Unified Government". Notably, it is home to the University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Olathe Crime Rating:
B+ (33.53% lower than national average)
Olathe is the county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in both the Kansas City metropolitan area and the state of Kansas. As of 2020, its population was 141,290.
Topeka Crime Rating:
C- (109.14% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft
Topeka is the capital city of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is located along the Kansas River in central Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas. The population of the city was 126,587 as of the 2020 census. The Topeka metropolitan statistical area, which includes several counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census. The name "Topeka" comes from a Kansa-Osage word that means "place where we dig potatoes" or "a good place to dig potatoes." It was first recorded in 1826 as the Kansa name for the Kansas River. The founders of Topeka chose the name in 1855 because it was unique, had Native American origins, and sounded pleasant. Joseph James, a mixed-blood Kansa Native American known as Jojim, is credited with suggesting the name. The city was laid out in 1854 and was one of the Free-State towns established by antislavery individuals after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Bill. Topeka was officially chartered as a city in 1857. Topeka is famous for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. This case, which took place in 1954, overturned the Plessy vs. Ferguson decision and declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional.
Lawrence Crime Rating:
B+ (47.51% lower than national average)
Lawrence is a city in Kansas, United States. It is the county seat of Douglas County and the sixth-largest city in the state. Lawrence is located in the northeastern part of Kansas, between the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 94,934. It is known as a college town and is home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. The city of Lawrence was founded by the New England Emigrant Aid Company (NEEAC) and was named after Amos A. Lawrence, an abolitionist from Massachusetts who provided financial aid and support for the settlement. During the Bleeding Kansas period from 1854 to 1861, Lawrence played a central role and was the site of the Wakarusa War in 1855 and the Sacking of Lawrence in 1856. It was also the location of the Lawrence massacre during the American Civil War in 1863. Lawrence initially developed as a hub for free-state politics. Over time, its economy diversified and included various industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and education. The University of Kansas, established in 1865, and Haskell Indian Nations University, founded in 1884, played significant roles in the city's educational and economic growth.
Shawnee Crime Rating:
A+ (97.26% lower than national average)
Shawnee is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas, in the United States. It is considered the seventh most populous municipality in the Kansas City metropolitan area. According to the 2020 census, the population of Shawnee was recorded as 67,311.