2021 Crime Clock

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Parsons Police Department Badge and Patch

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

13 Year Crime Trend Per Capita in Parsons graph - all information listed below

2021
Total Crime 45.6
Violent Crime 7.5
Property Crime 38.1

2020
Total Crime 53.2
Violent Crime 9.9
Property Crime 43.3

2019
Total Crime 48.2
Violent Crime 7.6
Property Crime 40.5

2018
Total Crime 46.2
Violent Crime 9.6
Property Crime 36.5

2017
Total Crime 54.1
Violent Crime 8.2
Property Crime 46

2016
Total Crime 53.5
Violent Crime 6.9
Property Crime 46.6

2015
Total Crime 49.7
Violent Crime 5.7
Property Crime 44

2014
Total Crime 44.7
Violent Crime 5.8
Property Crime 38.9

2013
Total Crime 59.7
Violent Crime 6.4
Property Crime 53.3

2012
Total Crime 50.1
Violent Crime 6
Property Crime 44.1

2011
Total Crime 59.7
Violent Crime 8.7
Property Crime 51

2010
Total Crime 76.9
Violent Crime 12.4
Property Crime 64.5

2009
Total Crime 91.7
Violent Crime 8.8
Property Crime 82.9

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

Witchita PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 20,683
Kansas City PD* - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 9,629
Topeka PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 6,442
Overland Park - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 4,960
Lawrence PD* - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 2,897
Olatha PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 2,173
Salina PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,894
Pittsburg PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,416
Riley County PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,384
Leavenworth PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,318
Shawnee PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,274
Lenexa PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,082
Garden City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 1,025
Hutchinson PD* - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 858
Shawnee Co SO - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 784
Merriam PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 749
Junction City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 694
Newton PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 633
Dodge City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 589
Derby PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 552
Leawood PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 551
Hays PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 509
Arkansas City PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 475
Independence PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 457
Mission PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 436
Parsons PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 427
Great Bend PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 426
Sedgwick Co SO - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 392
Coffeyville PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 381
Winfield PD - Actual UCR Reported Crimes 380

UCR Crime Trends
2017-2021

Property Crime Trend

2017-2021 Property Crime Trend graph - all information listed below

Arson
2017 - 4
2018 - 5
2019 - 8
2020 - 7
2021 - 5

Motor Vehicle Theft
2017 - 24
2018 - 14
2019 - 23
2020 - 12
2021 - 27

Theft
2017 - 308
2018 - 255
2019 - 246
2020 - 301
2021 - 64

Burglary
2017 - 119
2018 - 84
2019 - 119
2020 - 93
2021 - 64

UCR Crime Trends
2017-2021

Violent Crime Trend

2017 - 2021 Violent Crime Trend graph - all information listed below

Murder
2017 - 1
2018 - 2
2019 - 1
2020 - 1
2021 - 1

Rape
2017 - 9
2018 - 4
2019 - 8
2020 - 7
2021 - 3

Robbery
2017 - 5
2018 - 6
2019 - 9
2020 - 11
2021 - 11

Agg. Assault / Battery
2017 - 65
2018 - 81
2019 - 55
2020 - 74
2021 - 55

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?