Ellsworth County, KS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Ellsworth County in KS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 255 violent crimes and 329 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.8 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 19.2 per 100k, 88.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 A
Annual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime31.8A255106.2-70.0%
Property Crime19.2A329163.6-88.3%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A133.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A4422.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A8824.0-100.0%
Larceny6.3A193116.4-94.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.9A4022.2-42.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth, KS

Wilson Police Department

Wilson, KS

Kanopolis Police Department

Kanopolis, KS

Holyrood Police Department

Holyrood, KS