The city of Topeka, located in the Kansas metro area, has seen its fair share of crime in recent years. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Topeka is slightly higher than the national average at 23.6, compared to the U.S. average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. In addition, property crime in Topeka is also higher than the national average at 50.5, compared to 35.4. This category includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these higher crime rates, Topeka is continuously working towards improving safety and reducing crime through various initiatives and partnerships with law enforcement agencies. However, it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions while living or visiting the Topeka metro area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Topeka Metro Area violent crime is 23.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Topeka Metro Area property crime is 50.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Topeka, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lawrence, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lawrence, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.