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Garden City, KS has safety grade D, a population of about 26,403, an overall crime rate near 1,659 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Garden City, KS is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Garden City, KS for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Garden City, KS Crime Rate and Safety Report

Garden City, KS crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

8.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

7.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

438

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Garden City, KS has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (47.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 438 incidents suggests Garden City maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Garden City demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/29/2026

Garden City, KS Crime Analysis

Okay, based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US2025325", we can observe the following crime patterns. The total count of reported incidents is 438. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 203 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 188 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common (124 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (39 incidents), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (12 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (9 incidents), and "Stolen Property Offenses" (4 incidents). Sex offenses account for 30 incidents, with "Kidnapping/Abduction" being the most frequent subcategory (22 incidents), followed by "Sex Offenses" (8 incidents). Robbery is relatively low, with 7 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." The "others" category includes 10 incidents, primarily "Fraud Offenses" (8 incidents), with single incidents of "Counterfeiting/Forgery" and "Embezzlement." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, we need to determine the city and state associated with the GEOID "16000US2025325." A GEOID is a geographic identifier, and in this case, it represents a place within the United States. Once we identify the city and state, we can gather additional data such as population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents. Let's assume, for the sake of demonstration, that GEOID "16000US2025325" corresponds to Manhattan, Kansas. According to recent estimates, Manhattan, Kansas, has a population of approximately 54,000 and a median household income of around $58,000. Based on the provided crime data (438 total incidents) and the assumed population (54,000), the overall crime rate would be approximately 811 per 100,000 residents. To break this down further, we need to categorize the crimes into violent and property crimes. Violent crimes typically include robbery, assault, and sex offenses. In this dataset, that's 7 (robbery) + 203 (assault) + 30 (sex offenses) = 240 violent crimes. This translates to a violent crime rate of approximately 444 per 100,000 residents. Property crimes include destruction/damage/vandalism, burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and stolen property offenses. In this dataset, that's 39 + 9 + 124 + 12 + 4 = 188 property crimes. This translates to a property crime rate of approximately 348 per 100,000 residents. It's important to note that these calculations are based on the assumption that GEOID "16000US2025325" represents Manhattan, Kansas. The actual city and state need to be confirmed for accurate analysis. Without additional context or a defined scoring system, it's impossible to assign a safety score or safety grade. These metrics typically involve comparing crime rates to national averages or other similar cities, and considering factors like police presence, community programs, and other safety initiatives. Crime map data would require geocoding each individual incident to pinpoint its location. This would allow for visualization of crime hotspots and patterns within the area. Zip code data would also be helpful for a more granular analysis of crime trends within specific neighborhoods. Based on the data, the most pressing concern appears to be assault, which accounts for a significant portion of the reported incidents. Larceny/theft is also a notable issue within the property crime category. The relatively high number of kidnapping/abduction incidents within the sex offenses category warrants further investigation and attention.

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Safest Zip Codes
10
67228
#1
Sedgwick County Area
0
Safety
11.2
Per 1K
11
Total Crimes

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66864
#2
Lyon County Area
5
Safety
9.5
Per 1K
9
Total Crimes

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67851
#3
Finney County Area
0
Safety
13.5
Per 1K
14
Total Crimes

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67364
#4
Montgomery County Area
0
Safety
20.1
Per 1K
20
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
10
67202
#1
Sedgwick County Area
0
Safety
141.2
Per 1K
141
Total Crimes
66031
#2
Johnson County Area
0
Safety
130.9
Per 1K
131
Total Crimes
67214
#3
Sedgwick County Area
0
Safety
109.8
Per 1K
110
Total Crimes
67213
#4
Sedgwick County Area
0
Safety
88.8
Per 1K
89
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Garden City, KS

PulseReal currently grades Garden City, KS as D. The population used for these rates is 26,403. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,659 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Garden City, KS.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for Garden City, KS and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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BLS Local Area Statistics

Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.

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