2020 Crime Clock

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Offense - Total Arrests - 558 - Rate of 1 every 15 hours 41 minutes
Offense - Felony Arrests - 139 - Rate of 1 every 63 hours 1 minutes
Offense - Misdemeanor Arrests - 411 - Rate of 1 every 21 hours 18 minutes
Offense - Domestic Violence Cases - 176 - Rate of 1 every 49 hours 46 minutes
Offense - Vehicle Crashes - 137 - Rate of 1 every 63 hours 56 minutes

Offense - Total Police Workload - 18,781 - Rate of 1 every 28 minutes
Offense - Total Case Reports - 2,088 - Rate of 1 every 4 hours 20 minutes
Offense - Total UCR Crime Index - 499 - Rate of 1 every 17 hours 30 minutes
Offense - Felony/Violent Crimes - 93 - Rate of 1 every 5 days
Offense - Property Crimes - 406 - Rate of 1 every 21 hours 34 minutes
Offense - Murders - 1 - Rate of 1 every 12 months
Offense - Rape - 7 - Rate of 1 every 52 days
Offense - Robbery - 11 - Rate of 1 every 33 days
Offense - Aggravated Assault/Battery - 74 - Rate of 1 every 4 days 22 hours
Offense - Burglary - 93 - Rate of 1 every 3 days 22 hours
Offense - Theft - 301 - Rate of 1 every 29 hours 6 minutes
Offense - Motor Vehicle Theft - 12 - Rate of 1 every 30 days 10 hours
Offense - Arson - 7 - Rate of 1 every 52 days

12 Year Crime Trend Per Capita in Parsons

Actual Crime vs. Crime Rate

Currently, Parsons is the 36th largest community in Kansas. The last couple of years there has been a drop in the resident population even as the City has seen growth in economic growth.

As resident population shrinks even as employment grows and the city has more people working in the city, that can have an impact on the City's statistical crime per capita numbers.

So while the per capita crime rate for Parsons is listed as (2020 KBI-NIBRS Report):

Total UCR Crime Rate: Rate 53.2, Total 499, Rank in State 10th
Property Crime Rate: Rate 43.3, Total 406, Rank in State 10th
Violent Crime Rate: Rate 9.9, Total 93, Rank in State 3rd

However, when you look at actual numbers of crimes reported then you get a different perspective:

Total UCR Crime Reported: Total 499, Rank in State 26th
Total Property Crime Reported: Total 406, Rank in State 28th
Total Violent Crime Reported: Total 93, Rank in State 18th

Crime prevention involves much more than mere random patrolling by the police. Crime is affected by:

• Poverty.
• Lack of Adult Role Models.
• Limited Educational Opportunities.
• Broken Families.
• Lack of Safety Nets (family, friends, faith)
• Parental Criminality..
• Neglect and Family Violence.

Police do prevent some crime and interdict some criminal behaviors. Over 70% of all policing arrests arise with a traffic stop as a trigger to wanted persons, evidence of other crimes, illegal drugs, etc. There are no simple answers without community investment, community involvement and community ownership in building that All American Community one step at a time.

Rank by Crime Total

1. Witchita PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 24,924
2. Kansas City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 9,362
3. Topeka PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 6,862
4. Overland Park - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 4,422
5. Lawrence PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 2,995
6. Olatha PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 2,340
7. Salina PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,899
8. Riley County PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,467
9. Leavenworth PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,446
10. Shawnee PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,338
11. Pittsburg PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,248
12. Shawnee Co SO - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,201
13. Garden City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,061
14. Lenexa PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,046
15. Dodge City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 840
16. Merriam PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 742
17. Junction City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 689
18. Hutchinson - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 602
19. Leawood PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 589
20. Sedgwick Co SO - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 567
21. Independence PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 547
22. Emporia PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 545
23. Mission PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 533
24. Newton PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 528
25. Derby PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 514
26. Parsons PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 499
27. Coffeyville PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 492
28. Hays PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 470
29. Winfield PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 464
30. Arkansas City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 454

UCR Crime Trends

Be the "Soul-ution"

Crime Prevention starts with you and ends with the police. The Parsons Police Department urges the citizens of Parsons to "See It, Hear It, Report It" at all times. Using every resource available to stop crime before it happens or while in progress requires more than just the police staff it needs all of the eyes in the community for it to be successful.

This is also important for Domestic Violence issues. Prevention of Domestic Violence falls heavily on the community and faith based services. If you see someone who is struggling, point them to a community provided service such as a safe house, counselor or
church advisor to help them conquer problems at home. Almost 1/3 of the City of Parsons Violent Crime derives from Felony
Domestic Violence cases. Help break the cycle of violence that is domestic assaults. For support services call The National
Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 or visit www.thehotline.org

Almost all prevention methods focus on not making yourself  vulnerable to criminals looking for a crime of opportunity.
Use these tips for having a safer residence:

• Lock your doors
• Install security / motion lighting
• Keep valuables out of vehicles
• Throw boxes away from new purchases day of trash pickup such as televisions and computers
• Keep records of serial numbers for valuable equipment
• Install security cameras and alarms
• Know your neighbors and watch each others property
• Report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood

DON'T BE AN EASY TARGET FOR A THIEF. MAKE IT DIFFICULT: DO THE 9PM ROUTINE.

AT 9PM EACH EVENING, CONDUCT A QUICK SECURITY CHECK TO VERIFY THAT:

• Vehicles, Garages & Sheds are Locked
• Valuables are secured & brought inside
• Activate Exterior Lights, Security Cameras & Alarm Systems

IT'S TIME TO LOCK UP #9PM ROUTINE

• Car Locked?
• Windows Shut?
• Doors Locked?
• Shed Secure?