The crime rate in the Hays, KS Metro Area is relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the area's violent crime rate is 13.5333333333333, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in the area is also lower than the US average, standing at 19.2666666666667 compared to 35.4. Despite these lower rates, the Hays Metro Area still experiences its fair share of crime. The most common types of crimes reported in the area include theft, burglary, and assault. The local authorities are constantly working to combat these offenses and ensure the safety of the community. Despite the presence of crime, the Hays, KS Metro Area remains a relatively safe and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hays Metro Area violent crime is 13.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Hays Metro Area property crime is 19.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hays, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hays, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hays, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.