Hays, KS Crime

Hays, KS is a relatively safe city when it comes to violent crime. The average rate of violent crime in Hays is 15.8, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime rates in Hays are slightly higher than the national average of 35.4, coming in at 34.4. Residents of Hays should still remain vigilant and take precautions to protect their belongings and property from potential criminal activity.

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

Hays violent crime is 15.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Hays property crime is 34.4. (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

Hays, KS Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2003	115.2	5	10	15	85.2	3626.5	981.8	2504.5	140.3
2004	200	10	10	25	155	3234.5	404.9	2729.6	100
2005	246.1	0	20.1	10	216	2983.7	376.7	2461.3	145.7
2006	364.2	0	60.7	30.3	273.1	3156.1	440	2569.4	146.7
2007	289.8	5.1	40.7	30.5	213.5	3039.9	625.3	2323.1	91.5
2008	288.3	0	39.8	14.9	233.7	2883.4	402.7	2391.3	89.5
2009	298.9	0	24.5	9.8	264.6	2460.2	254.8	2087.7	117.6
2010	301.9	0	34.1	9.7	258.1	3067.6	355.5	2639.1	73
2011	339.1	0	63	19.4	256.8	2679.3	348.8	2204.5	126
2012	470.6	0	28.8	28.8	413	2982.3	317	2502	163.3
2013	335.6	0	28.4	14.2	293.1	2453.2	255.2	2108.1	89.8
2014	269.3	4.7	42.5	14.2	207.9	2092.9	259.8	1719.7	113.4
2015	410.9	4.7	42.5	28.3	335.3	2333.2	203.1	2063.9	66.1
2016	315.9	4.7	9.4	9.4	292.4	2089	419.7	1546.7	122.6
2017	307.9	0	18.9	28.4	260.5	2449.1	265.3	2079.6	104.2
2019	268	4.8	38.3	28.7	196.2	1713.4	143.6	1498	71.8

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Victoria, KS	0.0	244.3	1,237	10	2015
Ellis, KS	339.0	532.7	1,893	13	2016
Plainville, KS	163.8	54.6	1,956	24	2018
Russell, KS	404.0	1,369.2	4,497	25	2019
WaKeeney, KS	112.2	560.9	1,844	32	2015

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Great Bend, KS	734.4	3,783.4	15,661	46	2018
Dodge City, KS	472.3	2,244.3	28,265	86	2019
Salina, KS	457.4	3,706.5	46,146	92	2019
Hutchinson, KS	378.4	3,190.6	40,963	95	2019
McPherson, KS	183.6	1,790.4	13,910	96	2019

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Clint · Barry, IL

Hays - Pros/Cons

Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. A good place to live and raise a family Cons: 1. More

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Hays, KS Crime

Hays violent crime is 15.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Hays property crime is 34.4. (The US average is 35.4)

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Hays violent crime is 15.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Hays property crime is 34.4. (The US average is 35.4)

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