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Is Newton, Kansas Safe?

Population 18,353 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newton is a smaller community of 18,353 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Newton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewtonKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.5316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2182.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2182/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newton

Violent crime in Newton is below the national average. The rate of 235.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2182.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,473 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newton
235.5
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newton
2182.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newton Safety

Is Newton safe?
Not especially. Newton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Newton?
241.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2182.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,473 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newton?
No. Crime in Newton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Newton compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Newton ranks behind about 77% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Newton 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 Newton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.8 per-thousand rate put Newton below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 236 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newton?
235.5 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) 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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