Great Bend, KS Crime


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Great Bend, KS is a small town with a population of approximately 16,000 people. Despite its relatively small size, the crime rate in Great Bend remains higher than the national average. According to the latest statistics, violent crime in Great Bend stands at 21 compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Great Bend stands at 61.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that there may be an issue of safety and security in Great Bend that needs to be addressed by local law enforcement and other authorities.

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

Great Bend violent crime is 21.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Great Bend property crime is 61.8. (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
Great Bend, KS Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200604525.74868.51035.43607.9225.1
20076.425.725.74665.2925.33598.5141.4
2008558.36.451.36.4494.14614705.93728.4179.7
2010601.56.311425.3455.95495.81019.44235.8240.6
2011459.76.280.831.1341.74671.7894.63578.3198.8
2012587.4037.137.1513.24482.5865.63419.1197.8
2013465.5088.125.2352.340018872944.1169.9
2014503.9050.418.9434.65599.61398.33943.1258.3
2015474.712.763.319379.74259.5993.73019246.8
2016383.1044.725.5312.93837.6887.62771.2178.8
2017530.40142.358.2329.94379.3944.43240.8194.1
2018734.413.165.639.3616.43783.48592688.3236.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Hoisington, KS241.41,407.92,686102019
Ellinwood, KS102.61,025.62,091112019
Claflin, KS0.0657.9693172019
Larned, KS401.2775.64,012222019
Bushton, KS0.00.0281232015
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Hays, KS268.01,713.421,206462019
Hutchinson, KS378.43,190.640,963522019
McPherson, KS183.61,790.413,910612019
Salina, KS457.43,706.546,146702019
Dodge City, KS472.32,244.328,265792019

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I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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