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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$62,325

Cost of Crime™ for Farmington, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $863 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Farmington ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Farmington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Farmington is 23.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Farmington Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Farmington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Farmington, KS see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Farmington, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Farmington for 2025 is $62,325. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $863 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Farmington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Farmington, KS:	$333
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Farmington is $333 per year, which is $131 less than the national average and $200 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Farmington:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $621 more than in Farmington.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $72 less than in Farmington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Farmington	Cost per Farmington Resident
Murder	$6,839	$37
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,669	$57
Robbery	$2,849	$15
Assault	$5,791	$31
Kidnapping	$2,814	$15
Vehicle Theft	$11,459	$61
Burglary	$1,585	$8
Theft	$2,872	$15
Arson	$854	$5
Vandalism	$10,266	$55
Animal Cruelty	$55	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,990	$32
Identity Theft	$281	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$62,325	$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Farmington, 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 Farmington totals $99,697 ($533 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $162,022 ($866 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 Farmington 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 Farmington’s 187 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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Farmington 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 Farmington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.078
Robbery	0.4844
Rape	0.9410
Murder	0.0195
Total Violent Crime	2.523 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.965
Vehicle Theft	3.957
Burglary	0.9348
Arson	0.1892
Total Property Crime	8.047 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2482
Drug Crimes	4.330
Vandalism	7.684
Identity Theft	0.1944
Animal Cruelty	0.0398
Total "Other" Rate	12.50 (D)

Individual Farmington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Monrovia, KS	C+	B-	A-
Cummings, KS	B-	B-	A-
Effingham, KS	B	A	A+
Lancaster, KS	C-	B	C
Nortonville, KS	B	B+	A+
Huron, KS	B	B-	A+
St. Pats, KS	C+	B-	B+
Potter, KS	B	B-	A-
Atchison, KS	D+	C	C+
Muscotah, KS	B+	B-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Farmington 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
Allentown, FL	A+	A	A
Stockholm Center, NY	A+	B-	B-
Perkins, IA	B+	B	B
Pine Ridge, OK	D	C	C
Pine Ridge, AR	D	C	C
Pine Orchard, AL	C-	C	C
Pine Creek, WI	B	C+	C+
Pike Corner, ME	B+	A	A
Pettibone, ND	D-	B	B
Perry, OR	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Farmington is safer than the Kansas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Farmington, KS average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Farmington schools on SchoolGrade

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