Edwardsville, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Edwardsville Police Department serves the city of Edwardsville, KS in Wyandotte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 737 violent crimes and 521 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 302.7 per 100k residents, which is 185.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 216.2 per 100k, 32.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 FRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 302.7 | F | 737 | 106.2 | +185.0% |
| Property Crime | 216.2 | D | 521 | 163.6 | +32.2% |
| Rape | 21.6 | F | 20 | 3.5 | +511.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 43.2 | F | 84 | 22.3 | +94.3% |
| Burglary | 21.6 | B | 53 | 24.0 | -10.0% |
| Larceny | 129.7 | C | 382 | 116.4 | +11.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.2 | F | 74 | 22.2 | +95.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Springs | 0 miles | A 65.8 | F 263.1 | Violent: 78.3% lower Property: 21.7% higher |
| Shawnee | 7 miles | A 67.0 | B 134.1 | Violent: 77.8% lower Property: 38.0% lower |
| Kansas City | 7 miles | A 17.8 | A 32.9 | Violent: 94.1% lower Property: 84.8% lower |
| Merriam | 8 miles | B 91.8 | F 468.3 | Violent: 69.7% lower Property: 116.6% higher |
| Roeland Park | 9 miles | B 89.2 | C 178.5 | Violent: 70.5% lower Property: 17.5% lower |