Potwin, KS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

50%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Potwin crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Potwin crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Potwin crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Potwin crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Potwin_{/100k people}	Kansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,491 (estimate)	2,407	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.6	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	45.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.2	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	335.4	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	602 (estimate)	415	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	273.4	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,488.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	230.2	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,889 (estimate)	1,992	1,954

Potwin crime map

The Potwin crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Potwin 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 Potwin crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Potwin 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

Potwin crime rates are 50% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Potwin are 63% higher than the national average
In Potwin you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Potwin is safer than 12% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Potwin has decreased by 8%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Potwin

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Potwin is 1 in 167

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Potwin is 1 in 35

The chance of being a victim of crime in Potwin is 1 in 29

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

Potwin police department

Item	Potwin	Kansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,262	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.5	3.3

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}
Benton, KS	898	212	318	531
Kechi, KS	2,848	125	600	725
Towanda, KS	1,579	200	958	1,158
Bel Aire, KS	8,082	47	1,605	1,651
El Dorado, KS	12,976	289	2,137	2,426
Elbing, KS	309	488	2,342	2,830
Whitewater, KS	1,028	514	2,466	2,979
Potwin, KS	707	602	2,889	3,491

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oxford, IA	707	291	1,354	1,644
Margaretville, NY	707	588	2,360	2,947
Chestertown, NY	707	566	2,273	2,839
Mendocino, CA	707	454	2,128	2,583
Loghill Village, CO	707	199	1,272	1,471
Potwin, KS	707	602	2,889	3,491

Source: The Potwin, KS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.