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Is Leavenworth, Kansas Safe?

Population 37,012 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Leavenworth is a smaller community of 37,012 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,554 per 100K.

Leavenworth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLeavenworthKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.8316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2135.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1554.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2135/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Leavenworth

Violent crime in Leavenworth is below the national average. The rate of 241.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2135.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,554 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Leavenworth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,554
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Leavenworth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leavenworth
241.8
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Leavenworth
2135.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Leavenworth Safety

Is Leavenworth safe?
Not especially. Leavenworth earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Leavenworth?
237.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2135.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Leavenworth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Leavenworth's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,554 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Leavenworth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Leavenworth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Leavenworth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Leavenworth?
Crime rates have held steady in Leavenworth, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Leavenworth compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Leavenworth ranks behind about 83% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Leavenworth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Leavenworth?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.7 per-thousand rate put Leavenworth below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 242 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Leavenworth?
241.8 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (39), 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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