We as Kansans are very fortunate, as our beloved home state is generally a safe and peaceful place to be. However, no matter where you are, there is always reason to be cautious of your surroundings. We did our research and – according to multiple resources – the following 11 places in Kansas are a few of the most dangerous in the state:
- Coffeyville
Wikimedia Commons/Steven Pick Small towns are typically associated with being safe and wholesome places, however, according to Roadsnacks, the historic town of just under 10,000 is an exception to the rule due to the fact that it’s got the fifth-highest violent crime rate in the state. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most poverty-stricken as well. Coffeyville, KS 67337, USA
- Kansas City
Wikimedia Commons/airtuna08 Here is something you never want to hear: Not only was Kansas City named one of the most dangerous cities in the state, it was recently named one of the 10 most dangerous cities in the country by World Atlas with an alarming 1,654 violent crimes per 100,000 people. Kansas City, KS, USA
- Arkansas City
Wikimedia Commons/Jeffrey Beall Another small town with a knack for getting into trouble? Arkansas City, which Road Snacks recently named as one of their “10 Most Dangerous Cities In Kansas” because of its high crime (the 6th highest in the state) and high school dropout rate of 24%. Other undafe cities and towns include: Arkansas City, KS 67005, USA
- Emporia
Wikimedia Commons/Ethan James Sherrer …the proud home of ESU, with 43 total crimes per square mile… Emporia, KS 66801, USA
- Liberal
Wikimedia Commons/Billy Hathorn …and the Seward County seat, with a 1 in 268 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime.
- Wichita
Wikimedia Commons/04stx One of Kansas’s largest cities is also one of the states most crime ridden, which - according to Roadsnacks - has a crime rate of about 1,141 per 100,000 residents, including a 1 in 16 chance of being the victim of a violent crime. Wichita, KS, USA
- Hutchinson
Wikimedia Commons/hellbus Other sites have also released studies which included Hutchison and its property and violent crime rates of 2 and 8… Hutchinson, KS, USA
- Topeka
Wikimedia Commons/Dylan Edwards …Kansas’s very own capital city, with 4,990 property crimes per 100,000 residents… Topeka, KS, USA
- Galena
Wikimedia Commons/Abe Ezecowitz …and a Route 66 town of only 3,000 (with property and violent crime rankings of 9 and 11). Galena, KS 66739, USA
- Fort Scott
Flickr/frank thompson photos We conclude our list of dangerous Kansas towns with two more selections from Neighborhood Scout Fort Scott page, which mentions 57 crimes per square mile and a 1 in 157 odds of being the victim of a violent crime. Fort Scott, KS 66701, USA
- Great Bend
Wikimedia Commons/Paul Sableman …and Great Bend (5.36 violent crimes per 1,000 residents; 26.81 property crimes per 1,000 residents). Great Bend, KS 67530, USA
Need even more interesting statistics? Check out These 8 Towns Have The Highest Divorce Rate In Kansas.
Wikimedia Commons/Steven Pick
Small towns are typically associated with being safe and wholesome places, however, according to Roadsnacks, the historic town of just under 10,000 is an exception to the rule due to the fact that it’s got the fifth-highest violent crime rate in the state. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most poverty-stricken as well.
Coffeyville, KS 67337, USA
Wikimedia Commons/airtuna08
Here is something you never want to hear: Not only was Kansas City named one of the most dangerous cities in the state, it was recently named one of the 10 most dangerous cities in the country by World Atlas with an alarming 1,654 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
Kansas City, KS, USA
Wikimedia Commons/Jeffrey Beall
Another small town with a knack for getting into trouble? Arkansas City, which Road Snacks recently named as one of their “10 Most Dangerous Cities In Kansas” because of its high crime (the 6th highest in the state) and high school dropout rate of 24%. Other undafe cities and towns include:
Arkansas City, KS 67005, USA
Wikimedia Commons/Ethan James Sherrer
…the proud home of ESU, with 43 total crimes per square mile…
Emporia, KS 66801, USA
Wikimedia Commons/Billy Hathorn
…and the Seward County seat, with a 1 in 268 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime.
Wikimedia Commons/04stx
One of Kansas’s largest cities is also one of the states most crime ridden, which - according to Roadsnacks - has a crime rate of about 1,141 per 100,000 residents, including a 1 in 16 chance of being the victim of a violent crime.
Wichita, KS, USA
Wikimedia Commons/hellbus
Other sites have also released studies which included Hutchison and its property and violent crime rates of 2 and 8…
Hutchinson, KS, USA
Wikimedia Commons/Dylan Edwards
…Kansas’s very own capital city, with 4,990 property crimes per 100,000 residents…
Topeka, KS, USA
Wikimedia Commons/Abe Ezecowitz
…and a Route 66 town of only 3,000 (with property and violent crime rankings of 9 and 11).
Galena, KS 66739, USA
Flickr/frank thompson photos
We conclude our list of dangerous Kansas towns with two more selections from Neighborhood Scout Fort Scott page, which mentions 57 crimes per square mile and a 1 in 157 odds of being the victim of a violent crime.
Fort Scott, KS 66701, USA
Wikimedia Commons/Paul Sableman
…and Great Bend (5.36 violent crimes per 1,000 residents; 26.81 property crimes per 1,000 residents).
Great Bend, KS 67530, USA
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Most Dangerous Places in Kansas January 05, 2022 Tori Jane Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Kansas? Kansas is a beautiful state, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its problem spots, too. Like anywhere else, there are some towns that are safer than others, and some towns are dangerous enough that you might want to consider not walking around alone at night. For example, the town of Augusta has a property crime rate that’s an impressive 67% higher than the rest of the United States. In Junction City, residents have a slightly higher than 1% chance of being the victims of violent crimes, as the odds are about 1 in 98. Of course, the larger cities like Wichita or Kansas City also boast high crime rates, but considering the larger population of these spots, that’s to be expected. And in Independence, Kansas, the crime rate is 129% above the national average! Yikes. For more information about each of these and more, check out this list of the most dangerous cities in Kansas. What is the crime rate in Kansas like? From 2019 to 2020, violent crime in Kansas increased 9.5%. The violent crime rate is currently 24.4% above its own yearly average, and the pandemic might be to blame for this spike. However, in 2020 property crimes shrank by 1.2%, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s still something. Kansas City has the 8th-highest crime rate in the United States, and in 2020 Kansas ranked as the fifth most dangerous state! Of course, you shouldn’t let these numbers deter you – Kansas has a pretty low population, which accounts for the inflated-seeming numbers. The odds of you becoming the victim of a crime here are still quite low; Kansas has plenty of amazing places and things to see and do, so visiting is still a nice thing to check off your bucket list.
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Most Dangerous Places in Kansas
January 05, 2022
Tori Jane
Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Kansas? Kansas is a beautiful state, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its problem spots, too. Like anywhere else, there are some towns that are safer than others, and some towns are dangerous enough that you might want to consider not walking around alone at night. For example, the town of Augusta has a property crime rate that’s an impressive 67% higher than the rest of the United States. In Junction City, residents have a slightly higher than 1% chance of being the victims of violent crimes, as the odds are about 1 in 98. Of course, the larger cities like Wichita or Kansas City also boast high crime rates, but considering the larger population of these spots, that’s to be expected. And in Independence, Kansas, the crime rate is 129% above the national average! Yikes. For more information about each of these and more, check out this list of the most dangerous cities in Kansas. What is the crime rate in Kansas like? From 2019 to 2020, violent crime in Kansas increased 9.5%. The violent crime rate is currently 24.4% above its own yearly average, and the pandemic might be to blame for this spike. However, in 2020 property crimes shrank by 1.2%, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s still something. Kansas City has the 8th-highest crime rate in the United States, and in 2020 Kansas ranked as the fifth most dangerous state! Of course, you shouldn’t let these numbers deter you – Kansas has a pretty low population, which accounts for the inflated-seeming numbers. The odds of you becoming the victim of a crime here are still quite low; Kansas has plenty of amazing places and things to see and do, so visiting is still a nice thing to check off your bucket list.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Kansas is a beautiful state, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its problem spots, too. Like anywhere else, there are some towns that are safer than others, and some towns are dangerous enough that you might want to consider not walking around alone at night. For example, the town of Augusta has a property crime rate that’s an impressive 67% higher than the rest of the United States. In Junction City, residents have a slightly higher than 1% chance of being the victims of violent crimes, as the odds are about 1 in 98. Of course, the larger cities like Wichita or Kansas City also boast high crime rates, but considering the larger population of these spots, that’s to be expected. And in Independence, Kansas, the crime rate is 129% above the national average! Yikes. For more information about each of these and more, check out this list of the most dangerous cities in Kansas.
What is the crime rate in Kansas like?
From 2019 to 2020, violent crime in Kansas increased 9.5%. The violent crime rate is currently 24.4% above its own yearly average, and the pandemic might be to blame for this spike. However, in 2020 property crimes shrank by 1.2%, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s still something. Kansas City has the 8th-highest crime rate in the United States, and in 2020 Kansas ranked as the fifth most dangerous state! Of course, you shouldn’t let these numbers deter you – Kansas has a pretty low population, which accounts for the inflated-seeming numbers. The odds of you becoming the victim of a crime here are still quite low; Kansas has plenty of amazing places and things to see and do, so visiting is still a nice thing to check off your bucket list.
