Wichita, KS Crime


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Wichita, Kansas has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the city's violent crime rate is at 48.4, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Wichita sits at a concerning 73.6, compared to the national average of 35.4. These numbers highlight the serious issues with crime that the city is facing and the urgent need for action to be taken. As a resident of Wichita, it is concerning to see these statistics and I hope that steps are being taken to address the crime problem and make our community a safer place for all.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Wichita violent crime is 48.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wichita property crime is 73.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Wichita, KS Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
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per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Eastborough, KS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42016
Bel Aire, KS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Kechi, KS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82011
Park City, KS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Haysville, KS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Tulsa, OK  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1342019
Kansas City, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1812019
Lincoln, NE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2182019
Omaha, NE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2572019
Plano, TX  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock3222019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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