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Is Great Bend, Kansas Safe?

Population 14,266 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Great Bend 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 267.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,564 per 100K.

Great Bend Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreat BendKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.9316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2311.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1564.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Great Bend

Violent crime in Great Bend is close to the national average. The rate of 360.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2311.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,564 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Great Bend Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary429
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,564
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Great Bend Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Great Bend
360.9
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Great Bend
2311.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Bend Safety

Is Great Bend safe?
Not especially. Great Bend earns a D with a crime rate of 267.2 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 Great Bend?
267.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2311.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Great Bend safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Great Bend's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,564 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Great Bend?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Great Bend generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Great Bend police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Great Bend?
No. Crime in Great Bend has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Great Bend compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Great Bend ranks behind about 75% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Great Bend to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Great Bend?
Bad. A D grade and 267.2 per-thousand rate put Great Bend below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Great Bend?
360.9 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) 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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