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Crime & Safety in Newton, KS

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Newton has a violent crime rate of 487 per 100,000 residents, 28% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 320.9 per 100,000, robbery at 48.1, rape at 112.3. The murder rate is 5.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,220 per 100,000, 13% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,690, burglary at 412, vehicle theft at 118 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Newton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Newton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent486.7/100K
28% above US avg
Murder5.4/100K
15% below US avg
Rape112.3/100K
Robbery48.1/100K
Assault320.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,219.6/100K
13% above US avg
Burglary411.8/100K
Theft1,690.1/100K
Vehicle Theft117.7/100K
Arson37.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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