Junction City, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Junction City Police Department serves the city of Junction City, KS in Geary County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,863 violent crimes and 3,049 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 282.7 per 100k residents, which is 166.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 246.2 per 100k, 50.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate282.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,863 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate246.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,049 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate191.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,243 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 282.7 | F | 3863 | 106.2 | +166.1% |
| Property Crime | 246.2 | D | 3049 | 163.6 | +50.5% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 117 | 3.5 | +28.9% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 46 | 5.8 | -21.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.0 | F | 813 | 22.3 | +84.3% |
| Burglary | 36.5 | D | 597 | 24.0 | +51.8% |
| Larceny | 191.5 | F | 2243 | 116.4 | +64.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 177 | 22.2 | -58.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Plaza | 2 miles | C 122.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 56.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Wakefield | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 109.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.6% lower |
| Abilene | 21 miles | C 124.3 | A 93.2 | Violent: 56.0% lower Property: 62.1% lower |
| Herington | 21 miles | B 87.8 | A 43.9 | Violent: 68.9% lower Property: 82.2% lower |
| Chapman | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 76.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.1% lower |