Gove, Kansas may seem like a quiet and peaceful small town, but recent statistics show that it is not immune to crime. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Gove is only 9.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Gove is 18.7, slightly below the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Gove may not have to worry about violent crimes as much as other areas, they still need to be vigilant about protecting their belongings. The lower crime rates in Gove can be attributed to the tight-knit community and strong community policing efforts, but it is important for residents to continue to take precautions to keep their town a safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gove violent crime is 9.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Gove property crime is 18.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gove, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Oakley, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Oakley, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.