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Is Garden City, Kansas Safe?

Population 27,402 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Garden City 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 1,547 per 100K.

Garden City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarden CityKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.9316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2357.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate131.0--268.2
Theft Rate1547.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate550.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2358/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garden City

Violent crime in Garden City is below the national average. The rate of 223.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2357.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,547 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Garden City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault131
049% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary365
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,547
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft550
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garden City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
223.9
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
2357.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garden City Safety

Is Garden City safe?
Not especially. Garden City earns a D with a crime rate of 258.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Garden City?
258.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2357.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garden City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Garden City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,547 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Garden City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garden City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garden City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garden City?
No. Crime in Garden City has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Garden City compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Garden City ranks behind about 81% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Garden City 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 Garden City?
Bad. A D grade and 258.2 per-thousand rate put Garden City below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 224 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Garden City?
223.9 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (131), robbery (45), and murder (2.0) 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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