South Area, Wichita, KS Crime Rates

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257%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
332%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
243%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
South Area crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the South Area crime data. These estimates take into account the overall Wichita crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the South Area crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout Wichita.
StatisticReportedincidentsSouth Area/100k peopleWichita/100k peopleKansas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime23,1838,147 (estimate)5,8652,5242,281
Murder39n/a9.94.65.7
Rape347n/a87.844.338.0
Robbery414n/a104.731.366.5
Assault3,676n/a930.0349.5264.1
Violent crime4,4761,573 (estimate)1,132430364
Burglary2,167n/a548.2293.2250.7
Theft14,477n/a3,662.41,561.11,347.2
Vehicle theft2,063n/a521.9239.5318.7
Property crime18,7076,574 (estimate)4,7322,0941,917

South Area crime map



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

      • South Area crime rates are 257% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Area are 332% higher than the national average
      • In South Area you have a 1 in 13 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Area is safer than 0% of the cities in Kansas
      • Year over year crime in Wichita has increased by 32%

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        Daily Crime In South Area (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Area

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Area is 1 in 64
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Area is 1 in 16
        The chance of being a victim of crime in South Area is 1 in 13

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

        Wichita police department

        Item South Area Wichita Kansas
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a8215,262
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.12.5

        Sex offenders in Kansas

        State Total offenders Kansas /100K National /100K
        Kansas9,632349266
        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.

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        New Orleans, LA391,2491,3615,0906,451
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        Arlington, TX397,2694872,5783,065
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        Wichita, KS390,5661,1324,7325,865
        Source: The South Area, Wichita, 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.
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