Bourbon County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bourbon County in KS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 980 violent crimes and 1,271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.8 per 100k residents, which is 23.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 126.8 per 100k, 22.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate81.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents980 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,271 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents216 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents912 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.8 | B | 980 | 106.2 | -23.0% |
| Property Crime | 126.8 | B | 1271 | 163.6 | -22.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.5 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +84.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.6 | C | 228 | 22.3 | -2.9% |
| Burglary | 20.9 | B | 216 | 24.0 | -12.8% |
| Larceny | 78.4 | B | 912 | 116.4 | -32.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.3 | C | 117 | 22.2 | -8.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bourbon County Sheriff's Office
Fort Scott Police Department
Fort Scott, KS