Kansas’s Safest Cities of 2025

Cathy Habas
Mar 17, 2025
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Here are the 10 Safest Cities in Kansas for 2025

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According to our State of Safety survey, Kansas residents saw drops in both property crime and violent crime. Safety concerns in Kansas rose from 40% to 46% year over year, just below the 47% national average. Gun violence worry saw the biggest increase. Only 42% of Kansans feel safe, down from 50% last year and below the 48% national average.

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Do people feel safe in Kansas? Survey insights for 2025

Bar chart comparing how safe Kansas residents feel, with 42% feeling safe versus the 48% national average.

Bar chart comparing how safe Kansas residents feel, with 42% feeling safe versus the 48% national average. Image: SafeWise

We didn't have enough data to accurately calculate statewide crime rates for this year's report, but responses to our annual State of Safety survey reveal some interesting year-over-year trends. 

Overall concern about safety rose from 40% to 46% among our Kansas respondents, placing the state just below the national average of 47%. Concern about gun violence may account for this overall increase in worry, as it saw the largest uptick in concern among Kansans year over year. 

For every type of crime we surveyed for, fewer Kansans reported first-hand experiences with crime compared to the previous year. However, the percentage of Kansans who do experience crime remains at or above the national average. 

About two in five (42%) of Kansans say they feel safe in their state, which is down from 50% last year and below the national average of 48%. 

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Property crime in Kansas: Fear vs. reality

According to our State of Safety survey, Kansans saw a drop in property crime experiences, and fewer Kansans say they worry about property crime compared to last year. However, they continue to experience property crime more than the average American.

Residents of The Sunflower State also saw a decrease in package theft, but this crime remains a top concern.

  • 49% of Kansans worry about property crime, down from 55% the year before (US 54%).
  • 29% of Kansans said they experienced a property crime in the 8 months prior to our survey, down from 40% (US 27%).
  • Kansans' level of concern about package theft rose from 51% to 52% year over year (US 52%).
  • 37% experienced package theft in the 8 months prior to our survey, down from 43% year over year (US 37%).
  • Kansas residents prefer to protect their property with security cameras (49%), guard dogs (38%), and firearms (32%).
  • 37% of Kansas respondents say they added or increased safety and security measures in the 8 months prior to the survey, which matches the national average.
"I increased security measures because I had someone trying to get in my back yard."
—Kansas resident*

What security measures do Kansans use most?

Top security measures used in Kansas: security cameras, guard dogs, and firearms, compared to national trends.

Top security measures used in Kansas: security cameras, guard dogs, and firearms, compared to national trends. Image: SafeWise

What crimes are Kansas residents concerned about most?

Bar chart of top crime concerns in Kansas, showing violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft rates.

Bar chart of top crime concerns in Kansas, showing violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft rates. Image: SafeWise

Violent crime in Kansas: Fear vs. reality

Kansans reported no change in their level of concern about violent crime in the last year, and their violent crime experiences decreased year over year. Kansans are among those least worried about violent crime, but they're more likely to have experienced it compared to the average American.

  • Nearly 1 in 2 (49%) Kansas respondents said they're highly concerned about violent crime—the same percentage as last year (US 59%).
  • Residents in only 6 states worry less about violent crime than Kansans. 
  • 17% of survey respondents said they had a personal experience with violent crime in the 8 months prior to the survey, down from 22% last year (US 14%).
  • Residents in only 9 states are more likely to have experienced violent crime than Kansans. 
  • 36% of Kansas residents use some form of personal protection.
  • Kansans prefer to protect themselves with pocket knives (18%), firearms (17%), and self-defense keychains (12%).
  • Kansans are more likely to use self-defense keychains than any other Americans.

Attitudes about gun violence in Kansas

  • 52% of Kansans worry about gun violence, up from 47% the previous year (US 57%).
  • 14% reported experience with gun violence in the 8 months prior to our survey (US 11%).
  • 9 other states reported higher levels of first-hand gun violence experiences than Kansas.
  • Kansans' gun violence experience decreased 2 percentage points year over year.
  • 3 mass shooting events occurred in Kansas during 2024—one more than in 2023.
"I am always concerned about safety. My biggest safety concern is about gun violence and war."
—Kansas resident*

*Quotes collected from our latest State of Safety survey.

A closer look at the safest cities in Kansas

For the purposes of this report, the terms “dangerous” and “safest” refer explicitly to crime rates as calculated from FBI crime data—no other characterization of any community is implied or intended.

  • 53 Kansas cities met the criteria for ranking this year.
  • After being ousted from the top spot last year, Valley Center made a comeback and is once again the #1 safest city in Kansas.
  • Lawrence rose 25 spots to land at #9 this year.
  • The 10 safest cities reported a combined total of 2 murders, both of which occurred in Lawrence.
  • Eudora is the only city to report zero rapes, and Tonganoxie is the only city to report 0 motor vehicle thefts.
  • Of Kansas's 10 safest cities, only Basehor saw an increase in property crime.
  • 7 safest cities reported zero robberies: Valley Center, Eudora, Tonganoxie, Spring Hill, Andover, Basehor, and Bel Aire.
  • Lawrence cut its violent crime and property crime rates by 65% year over year, and Andover cut its violent crime rate in half.
  • 6 safest cities saw a decrease in both violent crime and property crime: Valley Center, Spring Hill, Mulvane, Andover, Lawrence, and Prairie Village.

The 10 safest cities in Kansas

Map of the safest cities in Kansas for 2025, listing top 10 ranked cities based on SafeWise crime data.

Map of the safest cities in Kansas for 2025, listing top 10 ranked cities based on SafeWise crime data. Image: SafeWise

Valley Center, Kansas
#1
Valley Center
(
+7
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    7,342
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.0, 1.7, 0.5
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    5.5, 9.2, 7.3
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Eudora, Kansas
#2
Eudora
(
-1
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    6,436
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.4, 0.8, 1.2
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    3.6, 4.5, 4.1
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Tonganoxie, Kansas
#3
Tonganoxie
(
-1
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    5,983
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.8, 0.7, 1.0
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    3.8, 5.5, 4.9
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Geographic location of Spring Hill, KS
#4
Spring Hill
(
+5
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    9,871
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.2, 1.4, 1.1
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    7.5, 11.3, 13.8
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Mulvane, Kansas
#5
Mulvane
(
+6
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    7,007
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.6, 1.0, 1.4
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    11.1, 14.9, 30.1
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Andover, Kansas
#6
Andover
(
+4
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    15,972
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.6, 1.3, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    11.9, 12.9, N/A
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Basehor, Kansas
#7
Basehor
(
-3
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    7,868
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.5, 1.2, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    7.4, 6.8, N/A
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Bel Aire, Kansas
#8
Bel Aire
(
-1
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    9,094
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.4, 0.5, 0.5
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    8.7, 15.9, 13.4
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
#9
Lawrence
(
+25
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    96,232
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.6, 4.6, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    7.9, 22.3, N/A
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime
Prairie Village, Kansas
#10
Prairie Village
(
+2
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    22,940
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.0, 1.4, 1.3
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    11.6, 13.4, 12.7
  • Info
    VC=violent crime, PC=property crime

How we determined the safest cities

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FBI Crime Data Explorer, "Documents & Downloads." Accessed March 17, 2025.

  • 2023 Crime in the United States Annual Reports
    • Offenses Known to Law Enforcement
  • 2023 NIBRS Estimation Tables

Bureau of Justice Statistics, "National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)." Accessed March 17, 2025.

Gun Violence Archive, "Mass Shootings." Accessed March 17, 2025.

Cathy Habas
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With over eight years of experience as a content writer, Cathy has a knack for untangling complex information. Her natural curiosity and ability to empathize help Cathy offer insightful, friendly advice. She believes in empowering readers who may not feel confident about a purchase, project, or topic. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Indiana University Southeast and began her professional writing career immediately after graduation. She is a certified Safe Sleep Ambassador and has contributed to sites like Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, and Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride and joy is her Appaloosa “Chacos.” She also likes to crochet while watching stand-up comedy specials on Netflix.

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