Russell, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Russell Police Department serves the city of Russell, KS in Russell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 324 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.4 per 100k residents, which is 8.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate115.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.4 | C | 324 | 106.2 | +8.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 46.1 | F | 53 | 22.3 | +107.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley | 22 miles | A 50.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 56.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Colby | 25 miles | B 91.1 | B 109.3 | Violent: 21.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Goodland | 32 miles | C 114.5 | A 68.7 | Violent: 0.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Quinter | 42 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Scott City | 44 miles | C 126.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 9.5% higher Property: N/A |