Hiawatha, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hiawatha Police Department serves the city of Hiawatha, KS in Brown County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 426 violent crimes and 476 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 187.2 per 100k residents, which is 76.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 62.4 per 100k, 61.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 FAnnual Rate187.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents426 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate31.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents382 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 187.2 | F | 426 | 106.2 | +76.3% |
| Property Crime | 62.4 | A | 476 | 163.6 | -61.9% |
| Rape | 31.2 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +782.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.2 | D | 37 | 22.3 | +40.2% |
| Larceny | 62.4 | A | 382 | 116.4 | -46.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 67.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 7.5% higher |
| Elwood | 21 miles | F 269.3 | F 269.3 | Violent: 43.8% higher Property: 331.6% higher |
| Troy | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 103.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.4% higher |
| Highland | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sabetha | 25 miles | A 39.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.8% lower Property: N/A |