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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$510,837

Cost of Crime™ for Kismet, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,569 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Kismet 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 Kismet's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kismet is 39.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kismet Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kismet varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Kismet, KS see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kismet, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Kismet for 2025 is $510,837. This translates to approximately $605 per resident and $1,569 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Kismet. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Kismet, KS:	$605
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kismet is $605 per year, which is $140 more than the national average and $71 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kismet:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $350 more than in Kismet.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $344 less than in Kismet

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kismet	Cost per Kismet Resident
Murder	$178,840	$212
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,791	$54
Robbery	$7,853	$9
Assault	$47,999	$57
Kidnapping	$25,333	$30
Vehicle Theft	$10,539	$12
Burglary	$21,728	$26
Theft	$58,757	$70
Arson	$3,713	$4
Vandalism	$62,189	$74
Animal Cruelty	$721	$1
Drug Crimes	$44,766	$53
Identity Theft	$2,608	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$510,837	$605

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kismet, 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 Kismet totals $1,418,164 ($1,678 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,929,001 ($2,283 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 Kismet 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 Kismet’s 845 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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Kismet 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 Kismet residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.978
Robbery	0.2955
Rape	0.8938
Murder	0.1126
Total Violent Crime	3.280 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.43
Vehicle Theft	0.8054
Burglary	2.835
Arson	0.1820
Total Property Crime	17.25 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4944
Drug Crimes	7.162
Vandalism	10.30
Identity Theft	0.3987
Animal Cruelty	0.1154
Total "Other" Rate	18.47 (F)

Individual Kismet Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Plains, KS	D	D-	C-
Missler, KS	D-	D-	C-
Woods, KS	D	C+	D
Meade, KS	D-	D	D+
Moscow, KS	C-	C+	C
Fowler, KS	D-	D-	C+
Hugoton, KS	D-	D	D
Rolla, KS	D	D	C-
Ashland, KS	D	D+	C+
Richfield, KS	D-	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kismet 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
Log Cabin, TX	C+	C+	C+
Safe, MO	C+	D-	D-
Ruthville, ND	D	C	C
Russell, MN	A-	A	A
Rowena, MO	C+	C+	C+
Round Top, VA	C	C+	C+
Rose Valley, WA	B-	C+	C+
Rosalia, KS	D-	C-	C-
Rodman, NY	A+	A-	A-
Saginaw, WA	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Kismet 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 Kismet, KS average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Kismet schools on SchoolGrade

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