Independence township, located in Washington County, KS, has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. The US average for violent crime is 22.7, while Independence township's rate stands at 12.6. This indicates that residents of the township can feel relatively safe in terms of violent crime. However, property crime remains a concern, with a rate of 24.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This may indicate a need for greater security measures and community involvement in preventing property crimes. Overall, while Independence township may have a lower crime rate, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Independence township (Washington County) violent crime is 12.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Independence township (Washington County) property crime is 24.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Independence township (Washington County), Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marysville, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marysville, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.