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Is Hutchinson, Kansas Safe?

Population 39,595 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hutchinson is a smaller community of 39,595 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,165 per 100K.

Hutchinson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHutchinsonKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.9316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1714.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1165.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1714/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hutchinson

Violent crime in Hutchinson is close to the national average. The rate of 412.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1714.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,165 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hutchinson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary192
071% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,165
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hutchinson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hutchinson
412.9
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hutchinson
1714.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hutchinson Safety

Is Hutchinson safe?
Not especially. Hutchinson earns a C with a crime rate of 212.7 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 Hutchinson?
212.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1714.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hutchinson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hutchinson has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hutchinson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hutchinson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hutchinson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hutchinson?
No. Crime in Hutchinson has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hutchinson compare to other cities in Kansas?
Middle of the pack for Kansas. Hutchinson isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Kansas cities.
How safe is Hutchinson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hutchinson?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hutchinson?
412.9 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (75), and murder (7.0) 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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