Osawatomie, KS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

88%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Osawatomie_{/100k people}	Kansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	122	n/a (estimate)	2,883	2,524	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.6	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	47.3	44.3	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	31.3	66.5
Assault	27	n/a	638.1	349.5	264.1
Violent crime	29	n/a (estimate)	685	430	364
Burglary	24	n/a	567.2	293.2	250.7
Theft	65	n/a	1,536.3	1,561.1	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	94.5	239.5	318.7
Property crime	93	n/a (estimate)	2,198	2,094	1,917

Osawatomie crime map

The Osawatomie crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Osawatomie as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Osawatomie crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Osawatomie crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Osawatomie crime rates are 26% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Osawatomie are 88% higher than the national average
In Osawatomie you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Osawatomie is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Osawatomie has increased by 39%

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Daily Crime In Osawatomie (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Osawatomie, Kansas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Osawatomie are 1.14 times more than the Kansas average and 1.26 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Osawatomie are 1.60 times more than than Kansas and 1.88 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Osawatomie are 1.05 times more than than Kansas and 1.15 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Osawatomie (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Osawatomie in comparison to other Kansas communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Osawatomie safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Osawatomie being safer than 43% of cities in Kansas and 31% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Kansas cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Osawatomie. In conclusion, Osawatomie ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Osawatomie

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Osawatomie is 1 in 146

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Osawatomie is 1 in 46

The chance of being a victim of crime in Osawatomie is 1 in 35

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Osawatomie, Kansas? If you reside in Osawatomie, then there is a 1 in 146 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 46. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 35 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Osawatomie.

Year Over Year Crime In Osawatomie (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Osawatomie is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Osawatomie has increased by 92%, while the property crime rate in Osawatomie has increased by 28% year over year. The number of total crimes in Osawatomie has increased by 39% year over year.

Osawatomie police department

Item	Osawatomie	Kansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	17	5,262	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.8	2.5	3.3

There are a total of 17 Osawatomie police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 54% greater than the Kansas average and 17.2% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Kansas

State	Total offenders	Kansas_/100K	National_/100K
Kansas	9,632	349	266

There are a total of 9,632 sex offenders in Kansas. This yields a total of 349 sex offenders in Kansas per 100,000 residents which is 31% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Louisburg, KS	4,499	137	373	510
Wellsville, KS	1,921	208	625	833
La Cygne, KS	1,169	200	972	1,171
Hillsdale, KS	284	371	1,806	2,176
Linn Valley, KS	861	405	1,970	2,375
Parker, KS	554	499	2,428	2,926
Greeley, KS	354	546	2,657	3,202
Osawatomie, KS	4,279	685	2,198	2,883

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sellersville, PA	4,279	146	866	1,012
Prescott, WI	4,278	135	675	810
Magnolia, NJ	4,280	528	2,435	2,963
Waimanalo Beach, HI	4,280	115	1,028	1,143
Argyle, TX	4,278	82	458	539
Osawatomie, KS	4,279	685	2,198	2,883

Source: The Osawatomie, KS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.