Dodge City, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dodge City Police Department serves the city of Dodge City, KS in Ford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,217 violent crimes and 2,589 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.7 per 100k residents, which is 3.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.3 per 100k, 48.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate102.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,217 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,589 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,066 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.7 | C | 2217 | 106.2 | -3.3% |
| Property Crime | 84.3 | A | 2589 | 163.6 | -48.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.7 | C | 479 | 22.3 | +15.3% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 295 | 24.0 | -54.2% |
| Larceny | 55.0 | A | 2066 | 116.4 | -52.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.3 | B | 199 | 22.2 | -17.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucklin | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Spearville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Meade | 40 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Coldwater | 49 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Protection | 49 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |