Goodland, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Goodland Police Department serves the city of Goodland, KS in Sherman County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 383 violent crimes and 400 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.5 per 100k residents, which is 7.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 68.7 per 100k, 58.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 Rate114.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.5 | C | 383 | 106.2 | +7.8% |
| Property Crime | 68.7 | A | 400 | 163.6 | -58.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.9 | C | 75 | 22.3 | +2.8% |
| Larceny | 68.7 | A | 238 | 116.4 | -41.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 8 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 32 miles | C 115.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 0.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Colby | 36 miles | B 91.1 | B 109.3 | Violent: 20.4% lower Property: 59.2% higher |
| Atwood | 48 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Oakley | 49 miles | A 50.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 56.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Hoxie | 68 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 83.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.5% higher |