Cherokee County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in KS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 722 violent crimes and 1,060 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.2 per 100k residents, which is -25.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 152.5 per 100k, -6.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate79.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents722 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate152.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,060 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.2 | B | 722 | 106.2 | -25.5% |
| Property Crime | 152.5 | C | 1060 | 163.6 | -6.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.6 | F | 17 | 3.5 | +229.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 134 | 22.3 | -45.4% |
| Burglary | 49.5 | F | 219 | 24.0 | +106.1% |
| Larceny | 90.8 | B | 723 | 116.4 | -22.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 109 | 22.2 | -45.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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