2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Topeka, KS vs Joplin, MO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Joplin has 14% less violent crime than Topeka.
- Joplin has 25% more property crime than Topeka.
 Topeka, KSJoplin, MOUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock30.622.7
 Property Crime71.6  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Topeka    28 Reviews

Loretta Lynn says that in  More

   |    Reply

I live in Topeka this town is awful A lot of crime has been happening here. I don't suggest moving here. This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Topeka

Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Joplin

Cities with the Least Crime Near Topeka, KansasCrime Index
 Tecumseh, KS 
 Wabaunsee, KS 
 Williamstown, KS 
 Newbury, KS 
 Auburn, KS5.5
 Alta Vista, KS6
 Maple Hill, KS6
 Mayetta, KS6.25
 Meriden, KS7.2
 Perry, KS7.8

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.