Ellis County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ellis County in KS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,215 violent crimes and 2,262 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 165.9 per 100k residents, which is 56.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 67.6 per 100k, 58.7% 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 Rate165.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,215 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,262 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,756 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 165.9 | D | 2215 | 106.2 | +56.2% |
| Property Crime | 67.6 | A | 2262 | 163.6 | -58.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 86 | 3.5 | -66.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.9 | A | 383 | 22.3 | -73.4% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 380 | 24.0 | -73.3% |
| Larceny | 58.8 | A | 1756 | 116.4 | -49.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.2 | A | 99 | 22.2 | -94.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ellis County Sheriff's Office
Hays Police Department
Hays, KS
Ellis Police Department
Ellis, KS
Victoria Police Department
Victoria, KS