Wyandotte County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wyandotte County in KS is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,104 violent crimes and 2,866 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 160.2 per 100k residents, which is 50.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 124.5 per 100k, 23.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate160.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,104 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents489 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,866 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,176 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 160.2 | D | 4104 | 106.2 | +50.9% |
| Property Crime | 124.5 | B | 2866 | 163.6 | -23.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.8 | F | 67 | 3.5 | +233.5% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 63 | 5.8 | -94.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.9 | C | 489 | 22.3 | +11.9% |
| Burglary | 14.1 | A | 181 | 24.0 | -41.3% |
| Larceny | 75.1 | A | 2176 | 116.4 | -35.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.6 | C | 379 | 22.2 | +10.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office
Kansas City Police Department
Kansas City, KS
Edwardsville Police Department
Edwardsville, KS