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Is Lansing, Kansas Safe?

Population 11,331 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,331, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lansing earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,498 per 100K.

Lansing Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLansingKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate194.2316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate121.0--268.2
Theft Rate1498.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate541.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

194/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2155/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lansing

Violent crime in Lansing is well below the national average. The rate of 194.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,498 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lansing Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault121
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery26
041% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary369
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,498
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft541
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lansing Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansing
194.2
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansing
2154.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lansing Safety

Is Lansing safe?
Not especially. Lansing earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lansing?
234.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 194.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lansing safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lansing's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,498 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lansing?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lansing generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lansing police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lansing?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lansing's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Lansing compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Lansing ranks behind about 64% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lansing to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lansing?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.9 per-thousand rate put Lansing below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 194 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lansing?
194.2 per 100,000, which is 47% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (121), robbery (26), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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