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Is Derby, Kansas Safe?

Population 26,606 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Derby runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,931 per 100K.

Derby Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDerbyKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.9316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2361.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1931.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate587.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2362/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Derby

Violent crime in Derby is below the national average. The rate of 240.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2361.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,931 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Derby Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,931
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft587
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Derby Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Derby
240.9
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Derby
2361.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Derby Safety

Is Derby safe?
Not especially. Derby earns a D with a crime rate of 260.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Derby?
260.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2361.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Derby safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Derby's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,931 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Derby?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Derby generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Derby police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Derby?
No. Crime in Derby has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Derby compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Derby ranks behind about 82% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Derby to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Derby?
Bad. A D grade and 260.3 per-thousand rate put Derby below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Derby?
240.9 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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