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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$80,267

Cost of Crime™ for Lovewell, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $2,081 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Lovewell ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Lovewell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lovewell is 56.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lovewell Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lovewell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Lovewell, KS see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lovewell, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Lovewell for 2025 is $80,267. This translates to approximately $863 per resident and $2,081 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Lovewell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Lovewell, KS:	$863
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lovewell is $863 per year, which is $399 more than the national average and $329 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lovewell:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $91 more than in Lovewell.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $602 less than in Lovewell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lovewell	Cost per Lovewell Resident
Murder	$24,765	$266
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,686	$61
Robbery	$1,789	$19
Assault	$14,451	$155
Kidnapping	$2,699	$29
Vehicle Theft	$1,622	$17
Burglary	$4,200	$45
Theft	$10,983	$118
Arson	$460	$5
Vandalism	$6,354	$68
Animal Cruelty	$80	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,134	$66
Identity Theft	$1,045	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$80,267	$863

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lovewell, 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 Lovewell totals $195,659 ($2,104 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $275,926 ($2,967 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 Lovewell 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 Lovewell’s 93 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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Lovewell 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 Lovewell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.411
Robbery	0.6116
Rape	1.008
Murder	0.1417
Total Violent Crime	7.172 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.80
Vehicle Theft	1.126
Burglary	4.979
Arson	0.2047
Total Property Crime	29.11 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4786
Drug Crimes	8.917
Vandalism	9.563
Identity Theft	1.452
Animal Cruelty	0.1168
Total "Other" Rate	20.53 (F)

Individual Lovewell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Webber, KS	F	D-	D-
Formoso, KS	F	D-	D-
Warwick, KS	F	D-	D-
Courtland, KS	D	D-	D
Montrose, KS	F	D-	D-
Republic, KS	F	D-	D
Superior, NE	D-	D	D-
Hardy, NE	D-	D+	D-
Scandia, KS	F	D-	D
Mankato, KS	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lovewell 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
White Pine, WV	F	A-	A-
Wightman, VA	D	C+	C+
Wiest, CA	F	F	F
Widen, WV	F	D-	D-
Wick, WV	B+	B	B
Wichert, IL	B	B+	B+
Whitewood, KY	C	B	B
Lacamp, LA	C-	D-	D-
Lajitas, TX	F	F	F
Whitewater, NM	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Lovewell is less safe than 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 Lovewell, KS average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Lovewell schools on SchoolGrade

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