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Wichita vs Overland Park: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Wichita has a crime rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents vs Overland Park's 22.4 per 1,000, making Wichita 3% safer overall. Wichita earns a B- safety grade compared to Overland Park's B-. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Wichita

Kansas

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate21.7/1K
Percentile53%
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Overland Park

Kansas

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate22.4/1K
Percentile52%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricWichitaOverland Park
Overall Crime Rate21.7/1K22.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate381.2357.7
Property Crime Rate1791.41882.5
Murder Rate6.86.3
Assault Rate328.3214.9
Robbery Rate65.050.6
Burglary Rate342.0354.6
Theft Rate1111.31362.5
Vehicle Theft Rate233.7479.9

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Wichita is safer in 5 and Overland Park is safer in 4.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Wichita, you have a 1 in 46 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 45 in Overland Park.

Full Safety Reports

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Wichita, Kansas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Overland Park, Kansas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wichita safer than Overland Park?
As of 2026, Wichita is 3% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Overland Park's 22.4. Wichita earns a B- safety grade vs Overland Park's B-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Wichita or Overland Park?
Wichita has more violent crime at 381 per 100,000 residents. Overland Park is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Wichita vs Overland Park?
Wichita has a crime rate of 21.7 per 1,000 (violent: 381/100K, property: 1791/100K). Overland Park has 22.4 per 1,000 (violent: 358/100K, property: 1883/100K).
Should I move to Wichita or Overland Park?
From a safety perspective, Wichita has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Wichita (pop. 400,987) and Overland Park (pop. 203,677) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Wichita's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Wichita and Overland Park compare for property crime?
Wichita has lower property crime at 1791 per 100K vs Overland Park's 1883. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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