Topeka, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Topeka Police Department serves the city of Topeka, KS in Shawnee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12,467 violent crimes and 21,917 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 190.4 per 100k residents, which is 79.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 420.1 per 100k, 156.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 30 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 Rate190.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,467 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,484 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate420.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,917 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate181.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,843 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate196.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,717 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,315 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 190.4 | F | 12467 | 106.2 | +79.3% |
| Property Crime | 420.1 | F | 21917 | 163.6 | +156.8% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 69 | 0.5 | +50.1% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 303 | 3.5 | -9.5% |
| Robbery | 8.0 | D | 626 | 5.8 | +37.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 57.6 | F | 3484 | 22.3 | +158.9% |
| Burglary | 181.7 | F | 3843 | 24.0 | +656.0% |
| Larceny | 196.8 | F | 14717 | 116.4 | +69.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41.6 | F | 3315 | 22.2 | +87.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 30 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Protestant | 4 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 13 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossville | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Silver Lake | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Auburn | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Meriden | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Nortonville | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |