Labette County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Labette County in KS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,940 violent crimes and 2,421 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.4 per 100k residents, which is 23.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.6 per 100k, 29.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate81.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,940 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents362 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,421 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,543 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.4 | B | 1940 | 106.2 | -23.4% |
| Property Crime | 115.6 | B | 2421 | 163.6 | -29.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 41 | 3.5 | -16.1% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 46 | 5.8 | -25.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.7 | A | 362 | 22.3 | -38.2% |
| Burglary | 26.7 | C | 694 | 24.0 | +11.0% |
| Larceny | 84.6 | B | 1543 | 116.4 | -27.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 151 | 22.2 | -90.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Labette County Sheriff's Office
Parsons Police Department
Parsons, KS
Oswego Police Department
Oswego, KS
Chetopa Police Department
Chetopa, KS
Altamont Police Department
Altamont, KS