Ottawa, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ottawa Police Department serves the city of Ottawa, KS in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 724 violent crimes and 1,130 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.5 per 100k residents, which is 40.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.0 per 100k, 27.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate63.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents724 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,130 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents925 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.5 | A | 724 | 106.2 | -40.2% |
| Property Crime | 119.0 | B | 1130 | 163.6 | -27.3% |
| Rape | 7.9 | F | 52 | 3.5 | +124.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.9 | B | 133 | 22.3 | -28.7% |
| Larceny | 119.0 | C | 925 | 116.4 | +2.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | 4 miles | C 104.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 64.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Baldwin City | 19 miles | C 121.2 | A 80.8 | Violent: 90.9% higher Property: 32.1% lower |
| Eudora | 19 miles | C 108.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 71.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Osage City | 23 miles | C 107.3 | A 71.5 | Violent: 69.0% higher Property: 39.9% lower |
| Carbondale | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 76.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.0% lower |