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Is McPherson, Kansas Safe?

Population 13,918 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

McPherson is a smaller community of 13,918 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

McPherson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcPhersonKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate198.8316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1826.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate164.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

199/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1827/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McPherson

Violent crime in McPherson is well below the national average. The rate of 198.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1826.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

McPherson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft164
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McPherson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McPherson
198.8
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McPherson
1826.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McPherson Safety

Is McPherson safe?
It depends on where in McPherson you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in McPherson?
202.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 198.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1826.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McPherson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. McPherson 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 McPherson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McPherson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McPherson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McPherson?
Crime rates have held steady in McPherson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does McPherson compare to other cities in Kansas?
Middle of the pack for Kansas. McPherson isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Kansas cities.
How safe is McPherson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in McPherson?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in McPherson?
198.8 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (45), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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