Is Wichita, Kansas a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Wichita, KS

Is Wichita, Kansas safe place to live?
Is Wichita, Kansas a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Wichita? What is the crime rate in Wichita city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Wichita, Kansas is 175% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Wichita is 194% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Wichita is 172% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 88 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 19 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    25210
    Violent : 4451
    Property : 20759
    Total Crime
    175% NAT. AVG.
    146% STATE AVG.
    6462.8 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    194% NAT. AVG.
    168% STATE AVG.
    1141 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    172% NAT. AVG.
    142% STATE AVG.
    5321.7 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Wichita
    Violent crime
    1 in 88
    Property crime
    1 in 19
    Robbery
    1 in 847
    Burglary
    1 in 146
    Assault
    1 in 109
    Car Theft
    1 in 169
    Wichita : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Kansas 2 2 10 2 3
    In USA 79 92 304 107 123
    Wichita : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Kansas 1 7 3 1 8
    In USA 119 243 274 103 236

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Wichita
    		Kansas
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 4451 1141 425.05 387.8
    Murder 35 9 3.43 6.5
    Robbery 461 118.2 31.85 73.9
    Assault 3588 919.8 346.42 279.7
    Rape 367 94 43.35 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Wichita
    		 Kansas
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 20759 5321.7 2199.08 1,958.2
    Burglary 2677 686.3 331.35 314.2
    Larceny 15777 4044.6 1619.63 1,398
    Car Theft 2305 590.9 248.09 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison