Located in Lane County, Kansas, the small town of Dighton has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country. According to the most recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Dighton is 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Dighton is also lower at 20.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. These numbers provide a sense of safety and security for the residents of Dighton, making it a desirable place to live. However, it is important to note that even with a lower crime rate, there are still incidents of crime that occur in Dighton, and the community works together to prevent and address these issues.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dighton violent crime is 10.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Dighton property crime is 20.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dighton, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Scott City, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Scott City, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.