Waco, Kansas, a small town in the heart of the Great Plains, has been plagued by a significant amount of crime in recent years. According to background information, the town has a violent crime rate of 7.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Waco is 14.4, which is still lower than the national average of 35.4, but is still a cause for concern for the community. Residents of Waco have expressed their concern over the rising crime rates and have called for increased law enforcement presence and stronger community efforts to address the issue. Despite the relatively low crime rates compared to the national average, the people of Waco are determined to create a safer and more secure environment for their town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Waco violent crime is 7.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Waco property crime is 14.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Waco, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clearwater, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clearwater, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.