Barton County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barton County in KS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,860 violent crimes and 2,430 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.4 per 100k residents, which is 22.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 39.5 per 100k, 75.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 DAnnual Rate130.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,860 (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 BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,430 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,597 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.4 | D | 2860 | 106.2 | +22.8% |
| Property Crime | 39.5 | A | 2430 | 163.6 | -75.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 101 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.7 | B | 387 | 22.3 | -29.4% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 651 | 24.0 | -82.6% |
| Larceny | 28.9 | A | 1597 | 116.4 | -75.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 162 | 22.2 | -70.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barton County Sheriff's Office
Ellinwood Police Department
Ellinwood, KS
Great Bend Police Department
Great Bend, KS
Hoisington Police Department
Hoisington, KS
Claflin Police Department
Claflin, KS