Seward County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Seward County in KS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,109 violent crimes and 891 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.5 per 100k residents, which is 0.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.8 per 100k, 45.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate105.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,109 (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 CAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents891 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents663 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.5 | C | 1109 | 106.2 | -0.6% |
| Property Crime | 89.8 | A | 891 | 163.6 | -45.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 73 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.9 | C | 219 | 22.3 | +7.3% |
| Burglary | 29.1 | D | 145 | 24.0 | +21.3% |
| Larceny | 58.0 | A | 663 | 116.4 | -50.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -88.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Seward County Sheriff's Office
Liberal Police Department
Liberal, KS