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Is Atchison, Kansas Safe?

Population 10,789 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Atchison is a smaller community of 10,789 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,210 per 100K.

Atchison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAtchisonKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.8316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2016.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1210.0--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 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2016/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Atchison

Violent crime in Atchison is close to the national average. The rate of 393.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2016.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,210 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Atchison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,210
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft201
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Atchison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atchison
393.8
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atchison
2016.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Atchison Safety

Is Atchison safe?
Not especially. Atchison earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241 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 Atchison?
241 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2016.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Atchison safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Atchison's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,210 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Atchison?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Atchison generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Atchison police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Atchison?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Atchison's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Atchison compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Atchison ranks behind about 77% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Atchison to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Atchison?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241 per-thousand rate put Atchison below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Atchison?
393.8 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (90), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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