Bel Aire, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bel Aire Police Department serves the city of Bel Aire, KS in Sedgwick County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 243 violent crimes and 566 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.0 per 100k residents, which is 37.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.0 per 100k, 39.5% below 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 5 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 Rate66.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate99.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.0 | A | 243 | 106.2 | -37.9% |
| Property Crime | 99.0 | A | 566 | 163.6 | -39.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.0 | C | 34 | 22.3 | -1.2% |
| Burglary | 33.0 | D | 75 | 24.0 | +37.3% |
| Larceny | 66.0 | A | 420 | 116.4 | -43.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7 miles | F 313.9 | F 447.3 | Violent: 375.8% higher Property: 351.9% higher |
| Valley Center | 7 miles | A 54.5 | A 27.2 | Violent: 17.4% lower Property: 72.5% lower |
| Colwich | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cheney | 13 miles | D 139.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 111.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Clearwater | 13 miles | A 38.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 42.4% lower Property: N/A |