Lyon County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lyon County in KS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,336 violent crimes and 2,751 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.4 per 100k residents, which is 69.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.7 per 100k, 45.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate32.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,336 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,751 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,146 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.4 | A | 1336 | 106.2 | -69.5% |
| Property Crime | 88.7 | A | 2751 | 163.6 | -45.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 87 | 3.5 | -60.5% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 22 | 5.8 | -52.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 236 | 22.3 | -81.2% |
| Burglary | 19.8 | B | 436 | 24.0 | -17.7% |
| Larceny | 59.0 | A | 2146 | 116.4 | -49.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.6 | A | 145 | 22.2 | -74.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Emporia Police Department
Emporia, KS
Emporia State University
Americus Police Department
Americus, KS