The crime rate in Topeka, KS is significantly higher than the national average. Violent crime in Topeka is 35.4 per 1,000 people compared to the US average of 22.7, and property crime is 71.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that the people of Topeka are more likely to be victims of a violent or property crime than those living in other cities across the country. It is important for residents of Topeka to take safety precautions and stay aware of their surroundings when out in public to help reduce their chances of becoming a victimof a crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Topeka violent crime is 35.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Topeka property crime is 71.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.