The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Burrton, KS: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$637,508

Cost of Crime™ for Burrton, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,248 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Burrton in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Burrton, KS Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Burrton ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Burrton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Burrton is 33.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Burrton Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Burrton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Burrton, KS see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Burrton, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Burrton for 2025 is $637,508. This translates to approximately $472 per resident and $1,248 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Burrton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Burrton Compared to Other Cities?

Burrton, KS:	$472
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Burrton is $472 per year, which is $7 more than the national average and $62 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Burrton:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $483 more than in Burrton.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $211 less than in Burrton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Burrton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Burrton	Cost per Burrton Resident
Murder	$121,490	$90
Rape/Sexual Assault	$77,900	$58
Robbery	$7,081	$5
Assault	$107,523	$80
Kidnapping	$64,150	$47
Vehicle Theft	$15,999	$12
Burglary	$16,147	$12
Theft	$103,008	$76
Arson	$5,971	$4
Vandalism	$46,892	$35
Animal Cruelty	$896	$1
Drug Crimes	$66,391	$49
Identity Theft	$4,059	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$637,508	$472

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Burrton, KS

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Burrton totals $1,208,433 ($894 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,845,941 ($1,365 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Burrton crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Burrton’s 1,352 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Burrton Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.769
Robbery	0.1665
Rape	0.9503
Murder	0.0478
Total Violent Crime	3.934 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.71
Vehicle Theft	0.7642
Burglary	1.317
Arson	0.1829
Total Property Crime	16.98 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.7826
Drug Crimes	6.639
Vandalism	4.855
Identity Theft	0.3879
Animal Cruelty	0.0895
Total "Other" Rate	12.75 (D)

Individual Burrton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Burrton is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Burrton.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Punkin Center, KS	B-	C	A
Patterson, KS	C-	C-	C
Obeeville, KS	B	C+	A
Halstead, KS	D-	D-	D
Buhler, KS	B-	C	A-
Yoder, KS	D+	D-	A-
Hutchinson, KS	D	D	D+
Medora, KS	B	B-	A-
South Hutchinson, KS	D+	D-	B
Hesston, KS	C	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Burrton is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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
White, SD	D+	C-	C-
Ezel, KY	A-	A-	A-
Montezuma, IN	B-	C	C
Nelson, OH	A-	A	A
West Salem, IL	B+	B	B
Barney, GA	B	D+	D+
Maricopa, CA	D	D-	D-
Ashland, ME	C-	A+	A+
Manilla, IA	C	C	C
Antonito, CO	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Burrton is safer than the Kansas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Burrton, KS average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Burrton schools on SchoolGrade

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