Barton County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barton County in KS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,459 violent crimes and 1,966 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.2 per 100k residents, which is +18.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 35.6 per 100k, -78.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,459 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,966 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,386 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.2 | C | 2459 | 106.2 | +18.8% |
| Property Crime | 35.6 | A | 1966 | 163.6 | -78.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 81 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.4 | A | 314 | 22.3 | -53.2% |
| Burglary | 5.2 | A | 438 | 24.0 | -78.3% |
| Larceny | 26.9 | A | 1386 | 116.4 | -76.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 130 | 22.2 | -84.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ellinwood Police Department
Ellinwood, KS
Great Bend Police Department
Great Bend, KS
Hoisington Police Department
Hoisington, KS
Claflin Police Department
Claflin, KS