Wellsville, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wellsville Police Department serves the city of Wellsville, KS in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 69 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.1 per 100k residents, which is 2.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate104.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.1 | C | 69 | 106.2 | -2.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 52.1 | F | 15 | 22.3 | +133.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 4 miles | A 63.5 | B 119.0 | Violent: 39.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Baldwin City | 23 miles | C 121.2 | A 80.8 | Violent: 16.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Eudora | 23 miles | C 108.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 4.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Garnett | 24 miles | B 94.9 | A 63.3 | Violent: 8.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Colony | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |