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Bourbon County, KS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bourbon County in KS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 678 violent crimes and 1,020 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.5 per 100k residents, which is -13.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 196.0 per 100k, +19.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate196.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,020 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate156.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents793 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime91.5B678106.2-13.9%
Property Crime196.0C1020163.6+19.8%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape13.1F183.5+269.6%
Robbery0.0A115.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A13622.3-100.0%
Burglary13.1A13424.0-45.6%
Larceny156.8D793116.4+34.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.1C7922.2+17.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Fort Scott Police Department

Fort Scott, KS