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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$539,096

Cost of Crime™ for Erie, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,016 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Erie ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Erie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Erie is 31.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Erie Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Erie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Erie, KS see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Erie, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Erie for 2025 is $539,096. This translates to approximately $412 per resident and $1,016 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Erie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Erie, KS:	$412
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Erie is $412 per year, which is $52 less than the national average and $122 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Erie:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $542 more than in Erie.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $151 less than in Erie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Erie	Cost per Erie Resident
Murder	$133,117	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$65,633	$50
Robbery	$15,663	$12
Assault	$20,781	$16
Kidnapping	$30,457	$23
Vehicle Theft	$9,404	$7
Burglary	$20,298	$16
Theft	$54,810	$42
Arson	$6,954	$5
Vandalism	$104,199	$80
Animal Cruelty	$940	$1
Drug Crimes	$75,280	$58
Identity Theft	$1,560	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$539,096	$412

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Erie, 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 Erie totals $1,209,558 ($924 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,748,653 ($1,336 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 Erie 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Erie has 1, have the same problem. Of Erie’s 1,309 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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Erie 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 Erie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5528
Robbery	0.3804
Rape	0.8269
Murder	0.0541
Total Violent Crime	1.814 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.085
Vehicle Theft	0.4639
Burglary	1.710
Arson	0.2200
Total Property Crime	10.48 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3837
Drug Crimes	7.775
Vandalism	11.14
Identity Theft	0.1539
Animal Cruelty	0.0971
Total "Other" Rate	19.55 (F)

Individual Erie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
St. Paul, KS	C	C-	A+
Kimball, KS	C+	C	B+
Shaw, KS	B	A-	A-
South Mound, KS	B	A+	A+
Urbana, KS	B	A+	A+
Galesburg, KS	B+	A	A+
Stark, KS	C+	C	B+
Walnut, KS	D	B+	D+
Earlton, KS	B	A+	A
Chanute, KS	D	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Erie 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
Strong, AR	D-	F	F
Flanagan, IL	B+	C	C
Fort Johnson, NY	B	B-	B-
Freeman, MO	C+	C+	C+
Hampton, MN	B	B	B
Hayden Lake, ID	B+	A-	A-
Hiram, TX	C-	D-	D-
Mer Rouge, LA	D-	D-	D-
Riviera, TX	D	C-	C-
Roberts, ID	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Erie 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 Erie, KS average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Erie schools on SchoolGrade

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