Topeka, KS crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (54.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,609 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in Topeka align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2071000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 1609. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, with 822 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, totaling 627 incidents, distributed across several subcategories: "Stolen Property Offenses" (42), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (50), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (320), "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (178), and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (37). Other notable crime categories include sex offenses, with a total count of 80. These are further broken down into "Kidnapping/Abduction" (54), "Sex Offenses" (13), and an additional "Kidnapping/Abduction" (13). Robbery accounts for 43 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Homicide is the least frequent, with 11 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." A category labeled "others" includes "Fraud Offenses" (20), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (4), and "Arson" (2), totaling 26 incidents. The high number of assault and property crime incidents suggests that these areas should be prioritized in crime prevention strategies. The breakdown of property crimes indicates that vandalism and theft are particularly common. The data also highlights the need for targeted interventions to address sex offenses, specifically kidnapping/abduction.
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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.
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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 Topeka, KS and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
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Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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