Atchison, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Atchison Police Department serves the city of Atchison, KS in Atchison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 829 violent crimes and 1,243 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 37.5 per 100k, 77.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.5 | C | 829 | 106.2 | +6.0% |
| Property Crime | 37.5 | A | 1243 | 163.6 | -77.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 145 | 22.3 | -57.9% |
| Larceny | 28.1 | A | 1034 | 116.4 | -75.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood | 16 miles | F 269.3 | F 269.3 | Violent: 139.3% higher Property: 617.8% higher |
| Troy | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 103.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 175.1% higher |
| Highland | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wathena | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Leavenworth | 20 miles | C 124.4 | D 205.6 | Violent: 10.6% higher Property: 447.9% higher |