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Is Junction City, Kansas Safe?

Population 22,583 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Junction City is a smaller community of 22,583 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,865 per 100K.

Junction City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJunction CityKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.3316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2272.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1865.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2272/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Junction City

Violent crime in Junction City is below the national average. The rate of 239.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2272.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,865 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Junction City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary425
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,865
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Junction City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Junction City
239.3
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Junction City
2272.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Junction City Safety

Is Junction City safe?
Not especially. Junction City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Junction City?
251.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2272.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Junction City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Junction City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,865 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Junction City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Junction City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Junction City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Junction City?
No. Crime in Junction City has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Junction City compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Junction City ranks behind about 69% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Junction 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 Junction City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.2 per-thousand rate put Junction City below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Junction City?
239.3 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (48), 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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