Clinton, KS Assault Rates and Assault Maps

Crime Grade's assault map shows the safest places in Clinton in green. The most dangerous areas in Clinton are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Clinton, KS Safe?

The B+ grade means the rate of assault is slightly lower than the average US city. Clinton is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of cities are safer and 70% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Clinton's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of assault in Clinton is 1.064 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Clinton generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of assault in Clinton may be as high as 1 in 607 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 2,203 in the north part of the city. See the section on interpreting the assault map, however, because comparing rates for assault or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the east parts of Clinton, KS: about 0 per year. The southwest part of Clinton has fewer cases of assault with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Assault Maps

When looking at the assault map for Clinton, remember that the rate of assault per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the assault rate map do not always indicate danger for Clinton residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Clinton has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Clinton has 0, have the same problem. Of Clinton’s 578 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Clinton Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All assault rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Clinton residents in a standard year.

Individual Clinton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of assault in Clinton is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Clinton.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Assault Crime Grade
Reno, KS	D+	B+	D	B+
Lawrence, KS	C	B-	C+	B-
Williamstown, KS	C	B+	C	A
Linwood, KS	B	B+	A-	B
Tonganoxie, KS	C	C+	C+	C+
Eudora, KS	C+	B-	B-	B-
McLouth, KS	F	B-	F	B-
Perry, KS	C	C+	C+	C
Clearview City, KS	D-	C+	D-	C+
Lenape, KS	B+	B+	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clinton is lower versus other cities of the same size for assault. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Assault Crime Grade
Asbury, MO	D+	D+	D+	D
Woodburn, IA	B-	B	B	B-
Wessington, SD	C+	C+	C+	B-
Texas, OH	A	B	B	B+
Taylorsville, TN	B	C+	C+	C
Beaumont, KY	C+	C+	C+	C+
Big Bay, MI	C-	D+	D+	C-
Wye Mills, MD	A-	B	B	B
Cotton, MN	D	C+	C+	B+
Arthur, NE	D-	D	D	D

Considering only the assault rate, Clinton is safer than the Kansas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Clinton, KS average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Clinton schools on SchoolGrade

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