Sumner County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sumner County in KS is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,924 violent crimes and 2,036 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.0 per 100k residents, which is 23.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.3 per 100k, 19.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BHomicide
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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor 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 | 81.0 | B | 1924 | 106.2 | -23.7% |
| Property Crime | 131.3 | B | 2036 | 163.6 | -19.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 256 | 22.3 | -77.0% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 473 | 24.0 | -58.4% |
| Larceny | 107.6 | C | 1388 | 116.4 | -7.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 146 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sumner County Sheriff's Office
Wellington Police Department
Wellington, KS
Belle Plaine Police Department
Belle Plaine, KS
Caldwell Police Department
Caldwell, KS
Conway Springs Police Department
Conway Springs, KS
Oxford Police Department
Oxford, KS
Argonia Police Department
Argonia, KS