Cowley County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cowley County in KS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,017 violent crimes and 4,497 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.6 per 100k residents, which is 48.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.5 per 100k, 24.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,017 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents512 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,497 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents976 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,176 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.6 | A | 3017 | 106.2 | -48.6% |
| Property Crime | 123.5 | B | 4497 | 163.6 | -24.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 87 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -71.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.6 | B | 512 | 22.3 | -16.3% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 976 | 24.0 | -57.5% |
| Larceny | 104.3 | B | 3176 | 116.4 | -10.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.9 | A | 309 | 22.2 | -59.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cowley County Sheriff's Office
Arkansas City Police Department
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Winfield Police Department
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Burden Police Department
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Udall Police Department
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