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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$107,250

Cost of Crime™ for Chautauqua, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,315 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua, KS Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Chautauqua ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Chautauqua's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chautauqua is 32.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chautauqua Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chautauqua varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Chautauqua, KS see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chautauqua, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Chautauqua for 2025 is $107,250. This translates to approximately $528 per resident and $1,315 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Chautauqua. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

Chautauqua, KS:	$528
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chautauqua is $528 per year, which is $64 more than the national average and $5 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chautauqua:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $426 more than in Chautauqua.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $267 less than in Chautauqua

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Chautauqua	Cost per Chautauqua Resident
Murder	$28,642	$141
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,540	$62
Robbery	$2,331	$11
Assault	$14,485	$71
Kidnapping	$7,109	$35
Vehicle Theft	$894	$4
Burglary	$5,893	$29
Theft	$4,537	$22
Arson	$954	$5
Vandalism	$11,488	$57
Animal Cruelty	$204	$1
Drug Crimes	$16,465	$81
Identity Theft	$1,706	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$107,250	$528

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chautauqua, 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 Chautauqua totals $254,553 ($1,254 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $361,803 ($1,782 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua’s 203 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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Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.485
Robbery	0.3650
Rape	1.019
Murder	0.0751
Total Violent Crime	3.944 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.315
Vehicle Theft	0.2846
Burglary	3.201
Arson	0.1946
Total Property Crime	7.995 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.5776
Drug Crimes	10.97
Vandalism	7.922
Identity Theft	1.086
Animal Cruelty	0.1355
Total "Other" Rate	20.69 (F)

Individual Chautauqua Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Peru, KS	C-	D+	A-
Elgin, KS	D-	D	D+
Sedan, KS	D-	D-	C-
Monett, KS	D	D	B-
Niotaze, KS	D+	C-	B+
Hewins, KS	D-	D	D+
Havana, KS	C-	C-	C+
Caney, KS	D-	C	D
Wayside, KS	C-	C-	C+
Cedar Vale, KS	D-	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chautauqua is similar 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
Shattuc, IL	A+	A	A
South Freeport, ME	A	A+	A+
Sorgho, KY	A	A+	A+
Snyder, IL	A	B+	B+
Smithville Center, NY	A+	A+	A+
Indian Creek, MO	F	F	F
Shelly, GA	A	A+	A+
Shawnee, AL	F	F	F
Shawmut, MT	D	D-	D-
South Junction, OR	D-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua, KS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Chautauqua schools on SchoolGrade

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