Cherokee County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in KS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,216 violent crimes and 1,889 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.9 per 100k residents, which is 14.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 130.0 per 100k, 20.5% 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 CAnnual Rate121.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,216 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,889 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate75.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,134 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.9 | C | 1216 | 106.2 | +14.8% |
| Property Crime | 130.0 | B | 1889 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.7 | F | 33 | 3.5 | +147.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 275 | 22.3 | -47.4% |
| Burglary | 37.1 | D | 463 | 24.0 | +54.6% |
| Larceny | 75.9 | B | 1134 | 116.4 | -34.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 268 | 22.2 | -23.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Columbus Police Department
Columbus, KS
Galena Police Department
Galena, KS
Baxter Springs Police Department
Baxter Springs, KS