Independence, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Independence Police Department serves the city of Independence, KS in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,448 violent crimes and 2,110 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.3 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 405.8 per 100k, 148.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.3 | C | 1448 | 106.2 | +12.4% |
| Property Crime | 405.8 | F | 2110 | 163.6 | +148.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 283 | 22.3 | -46.4% |
| Burglary | 83.5 | F | 599 | 24.0 | +247.7% |
| Larceny | 286.4 | F | 1388 | 116.4 | +146.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.8 | F | 104 | 22.2 | +61.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeyville | 3 miles | F 220.0 | C 162.1 | Violent: 84.4% higher Property: 60.0% lower |
| Caney | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.9% lower |
| Cherryvale | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 233.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.6% lower |
| Oswego | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 61.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.9% lower |
| Chetopa | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |