Fort Scott, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Scott Police Department serves the city of Fort Scott, KS in Bourbon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 678 violent crimes and 1,020 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.5 per 100k residents, which is 13.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 196.0 per 100k, 19.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate196.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,020 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents793 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.5 | B | 678 | 106.2 | -13.9% |
| Property Crime | 196.0 | C | 1020 | 163.6 | +19.8% |
| Rape | 13.1 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +269.6% |
| Burglary | 13.1 | A | 134 | 24.0 | -45.6% |
| Larceny | 156.8 | D | 793 | 116.4 | +34.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.1 | C | 79 | 22.2 | +17.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard | 23 miles | F 201.0 | B 120.6 | Violent: 119.7% higher Property: 38.5% lower |
| Pittsburg | 23 miles | C 120.9 | F 362.7 | Violent: 32.2% higher Property: 85.1% higher |
| Arma | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 142.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 27.5% lower |
| Frontenac | 23 miles | B 88.0 | C 176.1 | Violent: 3.8% lower Property: 10.2% lower |
| Arcadia | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 386.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.0% higher |