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Seward County, KS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Seward County in KS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,032 violent crimes and 835 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.5 per 100k residents, which is +8.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 84.0 per 100k, -48.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 C
Annual Rate115.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,032 (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

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents835 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents627 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime115.5C1032106.2+8.7%
Property Crime84.0A835163.6-48.7%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A703.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A195.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A19722.3-100.0%
Burglary10.5A13424.0-56.3%
Larceny68.3A627116.4-41.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.3A6322.2-76.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Liberal Police Department

Liberal, KS