2021 Crime Clock

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Offense - Total Arrests - 681 - Rate of 1 every 12 hours 52 minutes
Offense - Felony Arrests - 177 - Rate of 1 every 49 hours 18 minutes
Offense - Misdemeanor Arrests - 504 - Rate of 1 every 17 hours 23 minutes
Offense - Domestic Violence Cases - 136 - Rate of 1 every 64 hours 25 minutes
Offense - Vehicle Crashes - 168 - Rate of 1 every 52 hours 8 minutes

Offense - Total Police Workload - 25,626 - Rate of 1 every 21 minutes
Offense - Total Case Reports - 1,993 - Rate of 1 every 4 hours 23 minutes
Offense - Total UCR Crime Index - 427 - Rate of 1 every 20 hours 31 minutes
Offense - Felony/Violent Crimes - 70 - Rate of 1 every 5 days 5 hours
Offense - Property Crimes - 357 - Rate of 1 every 24 hours 348minutes
Offense - Murders - 1 - Rate of 1 every 12 months
Offense - Rape - 3 - Rate of 1 every 121 days 15 hours
Offense - Robbery - 11 - Rate of 1 every 33 days
Offense - Aggravated Assault/Battery - 55 - Rate of 1 every 6 days 15 hours
Offense - Burglary - 64 - Rate of 1 every 5 days 16 hours
Offense - Theft - 266 - Rate of 1 every 32 hours 56 minutes
Offense - Motor Vehicle Theft - 27 - Rate of 1 every 13 days 12 hours
Offense - Arson - 5 - Rate of 1 every 73 days

13 Year Crime Trend Per Capita in Parsons

Actual Crime vs. Crime Rate

Currently, Parsons is the 37th 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 (2021 KBI-NIBRS Report):

Total UCR Crime Rate: Rate 45.6, Total 427, Rank in State 8th
Property Crime Rate: Rate 38.1, Total 357, Rank in State 9th
Violent Crime Rate: Rate 7.5, Total 70, Rank in State 9th

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

Total UCR Crime Reported: Total 427, Rank in State 36th
Total Property Crime Reported: Total 357, Rank in State 27th
Total Violent Crime Reported: Total 70, Rank in State 22nd

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 20,683
2. Kansas City PD* - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 9,629
3. Topeka PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 6,442
4. Overland Park - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 4,960
5. Lawrence PD* - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 2,897
6. Olatha PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 2,173
7. Salina PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,894
8. Pittsburg PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,416
9. Riley County PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,384
10. Leavenworth PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,318
11. Shawnee PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,274
12. Lenexa PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,082
13. Garden City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,025
14. Hutchinson PD* - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 858
15. Shawnee Co SO - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 784
16. Merriam PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 749
17. Junction City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 694
18. Newton PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 633
19. Dodge City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 589
20. Derby PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 552
21. Leawood PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 551
22. Hays PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 509
23. Arkansas City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 475
24. Independence PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 457
25. Mission PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 436
26. Parsons PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 427
27. Great Bend PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 426
28. Sedgwick Co SO - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 392
29. Coffeyville PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 381
30. Winfield PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 380

UCR Crime Trends
2017-2021

Property Crime Trend

UCR Crime Trends
2017-2021

Violent Crime Trend

Be the "Soul-ution"
Take a Proactive Stance On Crime Prevention

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?