West Plains, KS is a small town with a population of just over 800 people. Despite its size, the town has seen an alarming rate of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in West Plains is 11.4, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. On the other hand, property crime in West Plains is 21.7, which is slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while crime remains relatively low in West Plains compared to other areas, it still presents a risk to its citizens and should be taken seriously by local law enforcement and community members alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Plains violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)
West Plains property crime is 21.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West Plains, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Meade, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Meade, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.