Sedgwick County, KS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Sedgwick County in KS is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 84,596 violent crimes and 103,227 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.0 per 100k residents, which is 4.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 98.0 per 100k, 40.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 C
Annual Rate111.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents84,596 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,039 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,145 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20,140 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate98.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents103,227 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents12,835 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate74.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents78,098 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,655 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime111.0C84596106.2+4.5%
Property Crime98.0A103227163.6-40.1%
Homicide0.0A2230.5-91.6%
Rape0.8A20393.5-78.2%
Robbery0.5A21455.8-91.1%
Aggravated Assault20.3C2014022.3-9.0%
Burglary16.7B1283524.0-30.4%
Larceny74.6A78098116.4-35.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.7A1165522.2-69.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office

Derby Police Department

Derby, KS

Haysville Police Department

Haysville, KS

Wichita Police Department

Wichita, KS

Valley Center Police Department

Valley Center, KS

Wichita State University

Colwich Police Department

Colwich, KS

Cheney Police Department

Cheney, KS

Clearwater Police Department

Clearwater, KS

Goddard Police Department

Goddard, KS

Garden Plain Police Department

Garden Plain, KS

Mount Hope Police Department

Mount Hope, KS

Maize Police Department

Maize, KS

Park City Police Department

Park City, KS

Bel Aire Police Department

Bel Aire, KS

Andale Police Department

Andale, KS

Kechi Police Department

Kechi, KS

Unified School District: Goddard

Bentley Police Department

Bentley, KS