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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$245,130

Cost of Crime™ for Fall River, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $983 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Fall River ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Fall River's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fall River is 29.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fall River Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fall River varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Fall River, KS see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fall River, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Fall River for 2025 is $245,130. This translates to approximately $461 per resident and $983 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Fall River. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fall River Compared to Other Cities?

Fall River, KS:	$461
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fall River is $461 per year, which is $3 less than the national average and $73 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fall River:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $493 more than in Fall River.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $200 less than in Fall River

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fall River	Cost per Fall River Resident
Murder	$76,652	$144
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,526	$57
Robbery	$6,522	$12
Assault	$16,031	$30
Kidnapping	$11,360	$21
Vehicle Theft	$8,020	$15
Burglary	$10,005	$19
Theft	$14,686	$28
Arson	$2,525	$5
Vandalism	$28,059	$53
Animal Cruelty	$341	$1
Drug Crimes	$30,392	$57
Identity Theft	$10,010	$19
Total Cost of Crime	$245,130	$461

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fall River, 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 Fall River totals $661,038 ($1,243 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $906,168 ($1,703 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 Fall River 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 Fall River’s 532 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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Fall River 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 Fall River residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.049
Robbery	0.3897
Rape	0.9463
Murder	0.0767
Total Violent Crime	2.462 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.330
Vehicle Theft	0.9735
Burglary	2.073
Arson	0.1966
Total Property Crime	8.574 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3522
Drug Crimes	7.723
Vandalism	7.383
Identity Theft	2.431
Animal Cruelty	0.0866
Total "Other" Rate	17.98 (F)

Individual Fall River Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Albany, KS	D-	D-	D
Severy, KS	C-	D+	B+
Climax, KS	C+	A	A+
Toronto, KS	D+	D-	A-
Coyville, KS	D-	D-	D
Roper, KS	D	D	D+
Fredonia, KS	F	F	D
Guilford, KS	D	D-	D+
Benedict, KS	C-	D	B-
Piedmont, KS	D+	D+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fall River 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
Larsmont, MN	B	B	B
San Leanna, TX	B-	B-	B-
Salvador, CA	D+	D-	D-
Sacred Heart, OK	C	C-	C-
Russellville, IN	B	D	D
Rush Valley, UT	D-	D-	D-
Rudyard, MT	D-	D	D
Royalton, OH	A	A-	A-
Ross, MN	B-	B-	B-
Magnolia, IL	B	B-	B-

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

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