Wellington, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wellington Police Department serves the city of Wellington, KS in Sumner County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,126 violent crimes and 1,115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.0 per 100k residents, which is 1.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 275.6 per 100k, 68.4% 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.0 | C | 1126 | 106.2 | -1.1% |
| Property Crime | 275.6 | F | 1115 | 163.6 | +68.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 122 | 22.3 | -41.1% |
| Burglary | 13.1 | A | 162 | 24.0 | -45.4% |
| Larceny | 262.5 | F | 877 | 116.4 | +125.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine | 0 miles | F 204.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 94.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Conway Springs | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 165.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.9% lower |
| Oxford | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 95.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.4% lower |
| Argonia | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 211.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.1% lower |
| Caldwell | 15 miles | C 98.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 6.2% lower Property: N/A |