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Is Bel Aire, Kansas Safe?

Population 10,287 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bel Aire is a smaller community of 10,287 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,445 per 100K.

Bel Aire Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBel AireKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.3316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1811.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1445.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1812/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bel Aire

Violent crime in Bel Aire is below the national average. The rate of 264.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1811.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,445 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bel Aire Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,445
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bel Aire Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bel Aire
264.3
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bel Aire
1811.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bel Aire Safety

Is Bel Aire safe?
Not especially. Bel Aire earns a C with a crime rate of 207.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bel Aire?
207.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1811.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bel Aire safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bel Aire has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bel Aire?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bel Aire generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bel Aire police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bel Aire?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bel Aire's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Bel Aire compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Bel Aire ranks behind about 67% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Bel Aire 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 Bel Aire?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Bel Aire?
264.3 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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