Ellis County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ellis County in KS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,865 violent crimes and 1,942 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.5 per 100k residents, which is +49.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 69.2 per 100k, -57.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate158.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,865 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,942 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,531 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 158.5 | D | 1865 | 106.2 | +49.2% |
| Property Crime | 69.2 | A | 1942 | 163.6 | -57.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 72 | 3.5 | -55.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.9 | A | 322 | 22.3 | -64.6% |
| Burglary | 1.6 | A | 317 | 24.0 | -93.4% |
| Larceny | 64.5 | A | 1531 | 116.4 | -44.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 81 | 22.2 | -92.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hays Police Department
Hays, KS
Ellis Police Department
Ellis, KS
Victoria Police Department
Victoria, KS