Ford County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ford County in KS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,217 violent crimes and 2,605 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.2 per 100k residents, which is -67.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 28.1 per 100k, -82.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate34.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,217 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,605 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,080 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.2 | A | 2217 | 106.2 | -67.8% |
| Property Crime | 28.1 | A | 2605 | 163.6 | -82.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 72 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 44 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 479 | 22.3 | -61.6% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 296 | 24.0 | -84.7% |
| Larceny | 18.3 | A | 2080 | 116.4 | -84.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 199 | 22.2 | -72.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dodge City Police Department
Dodge City, KS
Bucklin Police Department
Bucklin, KS
Spearville Police Department
Spearville, KS