Lyon County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lyon County in KS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,110 violent crimes and 2,437 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.0 per 100k residents, which is -78.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.4 per 100k, -53.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,110 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,437 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,930 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.0 | A | 1110 | 106.2 | -78.3% |
| Property Crime | 75.4 | A | 2437 | 163.6 | -53.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 68 | 3.5 | -40.8% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 20 | 5.8 | -28.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 190 | 22.3 | -71.8% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 376 | 24.0 | -56.4% |
| Larceny | 56.6 | A | 1930 | 116.4 | -51.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.4 | A | 124 | 22.2 | -62.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Emporia Police Department
Emporia, KS
Americus Police Department
Americus, KS