Arkansas City, KS Crime


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Cowley County / Arkansas City / Zip Codes
Crime in Arkansas City, Kansas is a significant concern for its residents, with high rates of both violent and property crimes. According to , the city's violent crime rate stands at 26.5, higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in Arkansas City is also a problem, with a rate of 55.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes like theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. The high levels of crime in Arkansas City create a sense of unease and fear among its citizens, and efforts must be made to address and reduce these statistics in order to create a safer community for all.

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

Arkansas City violent crime is 26.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Arkansas City property crime is 55.8. (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
Arkansas City, KS Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2002554.4066.291397.24906.9860.63822.9223.4
2003571.3091.141.4438.93933.1720.42956256.7
2004515.2042.233.8439.25059.1903.73902253.4
2005585.18.576.317483.44503.1949.83307.3245.9
2006643.1077.28.6557.34115.6514.43386.8214.4
2007687.78.888.28.8581.93958.77233041.8194
2008731.5090.363.25783747.9740.52826.7180.6
2010483.6082.118.2383.24516.48123540.1164.2
2011512.281624464.23969.9664.33145.5160.1
2012561.6056.216489.44284.31010.93088.9184.5
2013706.1089.332.5584.34082.1949.52970.3162.3
2014512.98.165.124.4415.23891.9797.92939.3154.7
2015485.38.241.104363315699.22426.6189.2
2016479.909124.8364.13632.66622772198.6
2017524.60108.325391.44846.4824.43747.2274.8
2018424.1059.48.5356.24325.3737.93307.6279.9
2019554.7093.942.7418.23703.7691.22782230.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Winfield, KS274.53,351.912,379122019
Newkirk, OK275.11,375.52,267132019
Oxford, KS394.5394.51,092162014
Udall, KS133.5934.6803222012
Kaw City, OK0.0272.5367232009
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Winfield, KS274.53,351.912,379122019
Ponca City, OK636.63,907.724,768242019
Derby, KS100.03,907.717,989362019
Haysville, KS405.52,494.99,587382018
Andover, KS136.52,237.78,258432017

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Over 18 years ago

For a town with and income less than 75% of the national income, property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes are quite high. In addition, water rates are some of the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Incorporated in the late 1870's Arkansas City (AC)is the largest town in Cowley County, although Winfield is the county seat. AC is a nice rural city on the western edge  More

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