Brown County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brown County in KS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 698 violent crimes and 706 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.9 per 100k residents, which is 27.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.4 per 100k, 69.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate76.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents698 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.9 | B | 698 | 106.2 | -27.6% |
| Property Crime | 50.4 | A | 706 | 163.6 | -69.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.4 | F | 30 | 3.5 | +194.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.4 | A | 91 | 22.3 | -53.3% |
| Burglary | 7.2 | A | 177 | 24.0 | -69.9% |
| Larceny | 43.2 | A | 480 | 116.4 | -62.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 45 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brown County Sheriff's Office
Hiawatha Police Department
Hiawatha, KS
Horton Police Department
Horton, KS