Crawford County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Crawford County in KS is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,092 violent crimes and 6,637 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.0 per 100k residents, which is 48.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.9 per 100k, 18.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,092 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,637 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,237 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents745 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.0 | A | 3092 | 106.2 | -48.2% |
| Property Crime | 193.9 | C | 6637 | 163.6 | +18.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 118 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 51 | 5.8 | -89.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 602 | 22.3 | -89.1% |
| Burglary | 44.5 | F | 598 | 24.0 | +85.2% |
| Larceny | 144.5 | D | 5237 | 116.4 | +24.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 745 | 22.2 | -80.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Pittsburg Police Department
Pittsburg, KS
Arma Police Department
Arma, KS
Girard Police Department
Girard, KS
Frontenac Police Department
Frontenac, KS
Cherokee Police Department
Cherokee, KS
Pittsburg State University
Arcadia Police Department
Arcadia, KS
Mulberry Police Department
Mulberry, KS