Butler County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butler County in KS is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,056 violent crimes and 4,430 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.2 per 100k residents, which is -9.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 63.2 per 100k, -61.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate96.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,056 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,430 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents960 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,136 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.2 | C | 2056 | 106.2 | -9.4% |
| Property Crime | 63.2 | A | 4430 | 163.6 | -61.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 70 | 3.5 | -70.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 282 | 22.3 | -46.7% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 960 | 24.0 | -70.9% |
| Larceny | 54.9 | A | 3136 | 116.4 | -52.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 321 | 22.2 | -94.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Augusta Police Department
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El Dorado Police Department
El Dorado, KS
Andover Police Department
Andover, KS
Rose Hill Police Department
Rose Hill, KS
Leon Police Department
Leon, KS
Benton Police Department
Benton, KS