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Is Arkansas City, Kansas Safe?

Population 11,800 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,800, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Arkansas City earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,504 per 100K.

Arkansas City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArkansas CityKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.6316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2099.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate267.0--268.2
Theft Rate1504.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate201.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

320/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2099/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Arkansas City

Violent crime in Arkansas City is close to the national average. The rate of 319.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2099.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,504 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Arkansas City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault267
0100% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,504
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft201
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Arkansas City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arkansas City
319.6
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arkansas City
2099.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas City Safety

Is Arkansas City safe?
Not especially. Arkansas City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Arkansas City?
241.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2099.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Arkansas City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Arkansas City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,504 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Arkansas City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Arkansas City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Arkansas City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Arkansas City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Arkansas City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Arkansas City compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Arkansas City ranks behind about 76% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Arkansas City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Arkansas City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.9 per-thousand rate put Arkansas City below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 320 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Arkansas City?
319.6 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (267), robbery (55), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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