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Crime & Safety in Topeka, KS

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

Topeka has a violent crime rate of 712 per 100,000 residents, 87% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 449.6 per 100,000, robbery at 193.4, rape at 58.9. The murder rate is 10.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,991 per 100,000, 155% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,505, burglary at 720, vehicle theft at 766 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 16 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Topeka receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent712.3/100K
87% above US avg
Murder10.4/100K
64% above US avg
Rape58.9/100K
Robbery193.4/100K
Assault449.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,990.7/100K
155% above US avg
Burglary720.2/100K
Theft3,504.8/100K
Vehicle Theft765.6/100K
Arson2.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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