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Is Winfield, Kansas Safe?

Population 11,745 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,745, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Winfield earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,362 per 100K.

Winfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinfieldKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.9316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1730.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1362.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate247.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1730/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winfield

Violent crime in Winfield is below the national average. The rate of 290.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1730.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,362 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary198
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,362
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft247
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winfield
290.9
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winfield
1730.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winfield Safety

Is Winfield safe?
It depends on where in Winfield 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 Winfield?
202.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1730.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winfield safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Winfield 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 Winfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winfield?
No. Crime in Winfield has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Winfield compare to other cities in Kansas?
Middle of the pack for Kansas. Winfield isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Kansas cities.
How safe is Winfield 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 Winfield?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Winfield?
290.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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