The city of Ottawa, KS has a crime rate that is slightly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Ottawa is 19, compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that overall, Ottawa is a relatively safe place to live. However, there is still room for improvement, as the property crime rate in Ottawa is slightly higher than the national average at 38.2, compared to 35.4. This means that residents of Ottawa should still be cautious and take necessary precautions to protect their belongings. Despite these statistics, Ottawa is still a relatively peaceful community with a lower crime rate than many other cities in the US.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ottawa violent crime is 19.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Ottawa property crime is 38.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.