Rice County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rice County in KS is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 270 violent crimes and 416 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.6 per 100k residents, which is -84.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.3 per 100k, -69.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.6 | A | 270 | 106.2 | -84.4% |
| Property Crime | 49.3 | A | 416 | 163.6 | -69.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 43 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 221 | 24.0 | -50.3% |
| Larceny | 23.4 | A | 177 | 116.4 | -79.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.0 | A | 13 | 22.2 | -36.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lyons Police Department
Lyons, KS
Sterling Police Department
Sterling, KS
Bushton Police Department
Bushton, KS
Geneseo Police Department
Geneseo, KS
Little River Police Department
Little River, KS
Chase Police Department
Chase, KS