Jefferson County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in KS is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 677 violent crimes and 1,196 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 5.9 per 100k residents, which is 94.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 20.7 per 100k, 87.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 5.9 | A | 677 | 106.2 | -94.5% |
| Property Crime | 20.7 | A | 1196 | 163.6 | -87.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.0 | A | 172 | 22.3 | -91.2% |
| Burglary | 1.0 | A | 272 | 24.0 | -95.9% |
| Larceny | 16.8 | A | 757 | 116.4 | -85.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 159 | 22.2 | -86.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Valley Falls Police Department
Valley Falls, KS
Meriden Police Department
Meriden, KS
McLouth Police Department
Mclouth, KS
Nortonville Police Department
Nortonville, KS
Oskaloosa Police Department
Oskaloosa, KS
Winchester Police Department
Winchester, KS
Perry Police Department
Perry, KS