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Is Andover, Kansas Safe?

Population 17,370 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Andover is a smaller community of 17,370 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,722 per 100K.

Andover Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAndoverKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.1316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2011.22034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1722.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

228.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2011/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Andover

Violent crime in Andover is below the national average. The rate of 276.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2011.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,722 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Andover Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,722
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Andover Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Andover
276.1
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Andover
2011.2
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Andover Safety

Is Andover safe?
Not especially. Andover earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Andover?
228.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2011.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Andover safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Andover's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,722 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Andover?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Andover generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Andover police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Andover?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Andover's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Andover compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Andover ranks behind about 73% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Andover to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Andover?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.7 per-thousand rate put Andover below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Andover?
276.1 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (51), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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