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Is Salina, Kansas Safe?

Population 46,094 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Salina faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,729 per 100K.

Salina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSalinaKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.4316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2374.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1729.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate542.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2374/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Salina

Violent crime in Salina is below the national average. The rate of 258.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2374.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,729 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Salina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary423
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,729
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft542
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Salina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Salina
258.4
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Salina
2374.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Salina Safety

Is Salina safe?
Not especially. Salina earns a D with a crime rate of 263.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Salina?
263.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2374.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Salina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Salina's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,729 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Salina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Salina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Salina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Salina?
No. Crime in Salina has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Salina compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Salina ranks behind about 89% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Salina 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 Salina?
Bad. A D grade and 263.3 per-thousand rate put Salina below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Salina?
258.4 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (28), 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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