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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$114,261

Cost of Crime™ for Heizer, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,444 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Heizer ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Heizer's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Heizer is 30.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Heizer Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Heizer varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Heizer, KS see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Heizer, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Heizer for 2025 is $114,261. This translates to approximately $557 per resident and $1,444 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Heizer. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Heizer, KS:	$557
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Heizer is $557 per year, which is $93 more than the national average and $24 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Heizer:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $397 more than in Heizer.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $296 less than in Heizer

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Heizer	Cost per Heizer Resident
Murder	$38,435	$187
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,561	$56
Robbery	$1,699	$8
Assault	$21,133	$103
Kidnapping	$4,406	$21
Vehicle Theft	$1,934	$9
Burglary	$7,656	$37
Theft	$10,585	$52
Arson	$924	$5
Vandalism	$5,774	$28
Animal Cruelty	$142	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,068	$44
Identity Theft	$943	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$114,261	$557

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Heizer, 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 Heizer totals $315,809 ($1,541 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $430,069 ($2,098 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 Heizer 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 Heizer’s 205 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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Heizer 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 Heizer residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.590
Robbery	0.2635
Rape	0.9301
Murder	0.0998
Total Violent Crime	4.883 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.970
Vehicle Theft	0.6094
Burglary	4.118
Arson	0.1866
Total Property Crime	14.88 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3544
Drug Crimes	5.980
Vandalism	3.943
Identity Theft	0.5941
Animal Cruelty	0.0938
Total "Other" Rate	10.97 (D+)

Individual Heizer Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dundee, KS	D+	D+	C-
Albert, KS	D+	D+	C
Great Bend, KS	D	D+	D+
Pawnee Rock, KS	D+	D-	C+
Seward, KS	D+	D+	B
Timken, KS	D	C-	C+
Ellinwood, KS	D+	C-	C+
Rush Center, KS	D	D+	C+
Silica, KS	D	D	C
Bushton, KS	F	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Heizer 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
Reedtown, AL	D+	A	A
Myra, WV	C+	B	B
Nanafalia, AL	D-	D-	D-
Neavitt, MD	C	B	B
Neff, OK	C	C+	C+
Nettle Lake, OH	A	B+	B+
New Floodwood, OH	F	D-	D-
New Germantown, PA	A+	A	A
New Lebanon, PA	A	A+	A+
New Lexington, PA	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Heizer 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 Heizer, KS average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Heizer schools on SchoolGrade

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