Baxter Springs, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Baxter Springs Police Department serves the city of Baxter Springs, KS in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 261 violent crimes and 501 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.2 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 209.9 per 100k, 28.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 131.2 | D | 261 | 106.2 | +23.5% |
| Property Crime | 209.9 | D | 501 | 163.6 | +28.3% |
| Burglary | 78.7 | F | 119 | 24.0 | +227.5% |
| Larceny | 131.2 | C | 340 | 116.4 | +12.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | 0 miles | A 36.4 | A 72.9 | Violent: 72.2% lower Property: 65.3% lower |
| Columbus | 0 miles | B 69.9 | C 174.7 | Violent: 46.7% lower Property: 16.8% lower |
| Cherokee | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 141.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.7% lower |
| Pittsburg | 23 miles | C 120.9 | F 362.7 | Violent: 7.8% lower Property: 72.8% higher |
| Arma | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 142.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.3% lower |