Paola, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Paola Police Department serves the city of Paola, KS in Miami County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 458 violent crimes and 479 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.7 per 100k residents, which is 31.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 244.5 per 100k, 49.4% 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 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 DAnnual Rate139.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate244.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate244.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.7 | D | 458 | 106.2 | +31.5% |
| Property Crime | 244.5 | D | 479 | 163.6 | +49.4% |
| Rape | 17.5 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +393.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.9 | D | 62 | 22.3 | +56.9% |
| Larceny | 244.5 | F | 415 | 116.4 | +110.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osawatomie | 0 miles | F 236.3 | F 378.2 | Violent: 69.2% higher Property: 54.7% higher |
| Louisburg | 9 miles | A 39.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 71.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Olathe | 21 miles | A 65.7 | A 89.4 | Violent: 53.0% lower Property: 63.4% lower |
| Gardner | 22 miles | B 69.1 | A 52.8 | Violent: 50.6% lower Property: 78.4% lower |
| Mission Hills | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 113.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.7% lower |