Here Are The 11 Most Dangerous Places In Kansas After Dark

We as Kansans are very fortunate, as our beloved home state is generally a safe and peaceful place to be. However, no matter where you are, there is always reason to be cautious of your surroundings. We did our research and - according to multiple resources - the following 11 places in Kansas are a few of the most dangerous in the state:

1. Coffeyville

Small towns are typically associated with being safe and wholesome places, however, according to Roadsnacks, the historic town of just under 10,000 is an exception to the rule due to the fact that it's got the fifth-highest violent crime rate in the state. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most poverty-stricken as well.

2. Kansas City

Here is something you never want to hear: Not only was Kansas City named one of the most dangerous cities in the state, it was recently named one of the 10 most dangerous cities in the country by World Atlas with an alarming 1,654 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

3. Arkansas City

Another small town with a knack for getting into trouble? Arkansas City, which Road Snacks recently named as one of their "10 Most Dangerous Cities In Kansas" because of its high crime (the 6th highest in the state) and high school dropout rate of 24%. Other undafe cities and towns include:

4. Emporia

...the proud home of ESU, with 43 total crimes per square mile...

5. Liberal

...and the Seward County seat, with a 1 in 268 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime.

6. Wichita

One of Kansas's largest cities is also one of the states most crime ridden, which - according to Roadsnacks - has a crime rate of about 1,141 per 100,000 residents, including a 1 in 16 chance of being the victim of a violent crime.

7. Hutchinson

Other sites have also released studies which included Hutchison and its property and violent crime rates of 2 and 8...

8. Topeka

...Kansas's very own capital city, with 4,990 property crimes per 100,000 residents...

9. Galena

...and a Route 66 town of only 3,000 (with property and violent crime rankings of 9 and 11).

10. Fort Scott

We conclude our list of dangerous Kansas towns with two more selections from Neighborhood Scout Fort Scott page, which mentions 57 crimes per square mile and a 1 in 157 odds of being the victim of a violent crime.

11. Great Bend

...and Great Bend (5.36 violent crimes per 1,000 residents; 26.81 property crimes per 1,000 residents).

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