Newton, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newton Police Department serves the city of Newton, KS in Harvey County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,672 violent crimes and 2,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.0 per 100k residents, which is 33.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 87.4 per 100k, 46.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 DHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.0 | D | 2672 | 106.2 | +33.7% |
| Property Crime | 87.4 | A | 2194 | 163.6 | -46.6% |
| Homicide | 5.5 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +924.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.3 | D | 420 | 22.3 | +22.7% |
| Burglary | 27.3 | C | 415 | 24.0 | +13.7% |
| Larceny | 54.6 | A | 1622 | 116.4 | -53.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 134 | 22.2 | -75.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesston | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 28.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.4% lower |
| Sedgwick | 5 miles | C 122.3 | A 61.2 | Violent: 13.9% lower Property: 30.0% lower |
| Burrton | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 117.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 34.9% higher |
| North Newton | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 55.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.4% lower |
| Walton | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |