Butler County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butler County in KS is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,806 violent crimes and 5,724 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.0 per 100k residents, which is 11.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.1 per 100k, 62.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,806 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,724 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,288 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,920 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents482 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.0 | B | 2806 | 106.2 | -11.5% |
| Property Crime | 61.1 | A | 5724 | 163.6 | -62.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 100 | 3.5 | -74.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 477 | 22.3 | -41.3% |
| Burglary | 7.7 | A | 1288 | 24.0 | -67.8% |
| Larceny | 50.6 | A | 3920 | 116.4 | -56.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 482 | 22.2 | -87.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Augusta Police Department
Augusta, KS
El Dorado Police Department
El Dorado, KS
Andover Police Department
Andover, KS
Rose Hill Police Department
Rose Hill, KS
Leon Police Department
Leon, KS
Benton Police Department
Benton, KS