Ford County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ford County in KS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,482 violent crimes and 2,958 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.9 per 100k residents, which is 52.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.5 per 100k, 53.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,482 (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 Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents534 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,958 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,227 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.9 | A | 2482 | 106.2 | -52.1% |
| Property Crime | 76.5 | A | 2958 | 163.6 | -53.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 76 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 50 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.5 | A | 534 | 22.3 | -48.5% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 467 | 24.0 | -46.6% |
| Larceny | 54.1 | A | 2227 | 116.4 | -53.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.6 | A | 233 | 22.2 | -56.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ford County Sheriff's Office
Dodge City Police Department
Dodge City, KS
Bucklin Police Department
Bucklin, KS
Spearville Police Department
Spearville, KS