Lyons, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lyons Police Department serves the city of Lyons, KS in Rice County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 191 violent crimes and 207 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.1 per 100k residents, which is 47.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 252.3 per 100k, 54.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate56.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate252.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.1 | A | 191 | 106.2 | -47.2% |
| Property Crime | 252.3 | D | 207 | 163.6 | +54.2% |
| Burglary | 28.0 | C | 80 | 24.0 | +16.7% |
| Larceny | 140.2 | D | 112 | 116.4 | +20.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 84.1 | F | 11 | 22.2 | +279.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 0 miles | A 43.6 | A 43.6 | Violent: 22.2% lower Property: 82.7% lower |
| Bushton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Geneseo | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Little River | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chase | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |