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Is Mission, Kansas Safe?

Population 10,125 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mission is a smaller community of 10,125 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,494 per 100K.

Mission Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMissionKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.5316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1758.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1494.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate333.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1758/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mission

Violent crime in Mission is below the national average. The rate of 240.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1758.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,494 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mission Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary187
069% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,494
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft333
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mission Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mission
240.5
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mission
1758.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mission Safety

Is Mission safe?
It depends on where in Mission you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Mission?
199.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1758.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mission safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mission 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 Mission?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mission generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mission police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mission?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mission's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Mission compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Mission ranks behind about 67% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mission to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mission?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mission?
240.5 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (39), 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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