Ottawa County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ottawa County in KS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 189 violent crimes and 229 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.2 per 100k residents, which is 2.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.6 per 100k, 55.6% 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 CAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.2 | C | 189 | 106.2 | -2.8% |
| Property Crime | 72.6 | A | 229 | 163.6 | -55.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 17.2 | F | 7 | 3.5 | +386.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.6 | F | 34 | 22.3 | +131.8% |
| Burglary | 19.1 | B | 69 | 24.0 | -20.6% |
| Larceny | 53.5 | A | 142 | 116.4 | -54.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 17 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Delphos Police Department
Delphos, KS
Minneapolis Police Department
Minneapolis, KS