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Is Emporia, Kansas Safe?

Population 24,137 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,137, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Emporia earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,359 per 100K.

Emporia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEmporiaKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.1316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1986.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1359.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate463.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1986/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Emporia

Violent crime in Emporia is close to the national average. The rate of 385.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1986.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,359 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Emporia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,359
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft463
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Emporia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Emporia
385.1
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Emporia
1986.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Emporia Safety

Is Emporia safe?
Not especially. Emporia earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.1 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 Emporia?
237.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1986.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Emporia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Emporia's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,359 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Emporia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Emporia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Emporia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Emporia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Emporia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Emporia compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Emporia 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 Emporia 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 Emporia?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.1 per-thousand rate put Emporia below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Emporia?
385.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (84), 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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