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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$412,542

Cost of Crime™ for Eskridge, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,443 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Eskridge ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Eskridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Eskridge is 39.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Eskridge Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Eskridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Eskridge, KS see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Eskridge, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Eskridge for 2025 is $412,542. This translates to approximately $563 per resident and $1,443 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Eskridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Eskridge, KS:	$563
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Eskridge is $563 per year, which is $99 more than the national average and $29 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Eskridge:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $391 more than in Eskridge.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $302 less than in Eskridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Eskridge	Cost per Eskridge Resident
Murder	$117,097	$160
Rape/Sexual Assault	$38,115	$52
Robbery	$12,355	$17
Assault	$51,015	$70
Kidnapping	$12,430	$17
Vehicle Theft	$11,192	$15
Burglary	$17,048	$23
Theft	$38,330	$52
Arson	$3,177	$4
Vandalism	$65,202	$89
Animal Cruelty	$498	$1
Drug Crimes	$44,839	$61
Identity Theft	$1,246	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$412,542	$563

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Eskridge, 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 Eskridge totals $977,154 ($1,333 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,389,696 ($1,896 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 Eskridge 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 have the same problem. Of Eskridge’s 733 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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Eskridge 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 Eskridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.423
Robbery	0.5359
Rape	0.8576
Murder	0.0850
Total Violent Crime	3.902 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.10
Vehicle Theft	0.9860
Burglary	2.564
Arson	0.1795
Total Property Crime	13.83 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2797
Drug Crimes	8.270
Vandalism	12.45
Identity Theft	0.2196
Animal Cruelty	0.0918
Total "Other" Rate	21.31 (F)

Individual Eskridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hessdale, KS	C-	C+	B-
Harveyville, KS	C	D+	A+
Dover, KS	B	C-	A-
Keene, KS	C-	C-	A+
Alma, KS	C-	C	A-
Maple Hill, KS	C+	C-	B-
Paxico, KS	D+	A-	C-
Auburn, KS	B+	C-	A-
Allen, KS	D	D-	A+
McFarland, KS	C-	A	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Eskridge 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
Schurz, NV	D-	D-	D-
Holly Grove, AR	F	F	F
Holmesville, MS	A-	A	A
Hughesville, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Riley Center, MI	A+	A	A
Rockbridge Baths, VA	B	B+	B+
Rowlesburg, WV	B	C-	C-
Roxton, TX	B	D	D
Salyer, CA	C	F	F
Sandisfield, MA	A+	A-	A-

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Eskridge, KS average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Eskridge schools on SchoolGrade

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