Montgomery County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in KS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,422 violent crimes and 4,960 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.0 per 100k residents, which is 20.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 195.8 per 100k, 19.7% above 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 BAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,422 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents634 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate195.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,960 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,488 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate135.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,110 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.0 | B | 3422 | 106.2 | -20.9% |
| Property Crime | 195.8 | C | 4960 | 163.6 | +19.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 101 | 3.5 | -43.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 62 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.7 | B | 634 | 22.3 | -29.6% |
| Burglary | 48.2 | F | 1488 | 24.0 | +100.4% |
| Larceny | 135.9 | C | 3110 | 116.4 | +16.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.8 | A | 316 | 22.2 | -46.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Coffeyville Police Department
Coffeyville, KS
Independence Police Department
Independence, KS
Cherryvale Police Department
Cherryvale, KS
Caney Police Department
Caney, KS