Crime in Topeka, Kansas
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Topeka, KS, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 4.
Topeka, KS, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 4.
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re: Crime Rate - 3/20/2008: Clint, while I agree with much of what you posted you are simply
uniformed on the crime rates. Topeka has a higher violent crime
and property crime rate than Lawrence.... (read more)Crime Rate: There seems to be this stereotype around Kansas about how dangerous Topeka is and how safe Lawrence (home to University of Kansas) is. While both have low crime for... (read more)Recreation: Topeka, like most midwest towns, an emphasis on youth athletics is ever present. Topeka is no exception with little league baseball and youth soccer leading the way.... (read more)Have an opinion about Topeka? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Topeka Click Here
