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Is Dodge City, Kansas Safe?

Population 27,653 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dodge City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 268.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,446 per 100K.

Dodge City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDodge CityKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.4316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2279.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1446.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate261.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2279/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dodge City

Violent crime in Dodge City is close to the national average. The rate of 405.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2279.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,446 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dodge City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,446
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft261
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dodge City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dodge City
405.4
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dodge City
2279.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dodge City Safety

Is Dodge City safe?
Not especially. Dodge City earns a D with a crime rate of 268.4 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 Dodge City?
268.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2279.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dodge City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dodge City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,446 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dodge City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dodge City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dodge City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dodge City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Dodge City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Dodge City compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Dodge City ranks behind about 80% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dodge City 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 Dodge City?
Bad. A D grade and 268.4 per-thousand rate put Dodge City below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dodge City?
405.4 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (69), and murder (6.0) 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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