Douglas County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Douglas County in KS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,879 violent crimes and 5,504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.6 per 100k residents, which is -27.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.9 per 100k, -83.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 BHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.6 | B | 4879 | 106.2 | -27.8% |
| Property Crime | 26.9 | A | 5504 | 163.6 | -83.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 25 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 179 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 81 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 862 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 580 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 13.5 | A | 4394 | 116.4 | -88.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 513 | 22.2 | -39.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrence Police Department
Lawrence, KS
Baldwin City Police Department
Baldwin City, KS
Eudora Police Department
Eudora, KS