Dickinson County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dickinson County in KS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 800 violent crimes and 889 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.3 per 100k residents, which is 28.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.1 per 100k, 63.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate76.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents800 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents889 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.3 | B | 800 | 106.2 | -28.1% |
| Property Crime | 59.1 | A | 889 | 163.6 | -63.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 35 | 3.5 | +92.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.9 | A | 136 | 22.3 | -86.9% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 240 | 24.0 | -59.6% |
| Larceny | 49.4 | A | 568 | 116.4 | -57.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 61 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dickinson County Sheriff's Office
Abilene Police Department
Abilene, KS
Herington Police Department
Herington, KS
Chapman Police Department
Chapman, KS