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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$237,457

Cost of Crime™ for Norcatur, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,679 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Norcatur ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Norcatur's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Norcatur is 52.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Norcatur Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Norcatur varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Norcatur, KS see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Norcatur, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Norcatur for 2025 is $237,457. This translates to approximately $827 per resident and $1,679 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Norcatur. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Norcatur, KS:	$827
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Norcatur is $827 per year, which is $363 more than the national average and $294 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Norcatur:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $127 more than in Norcatur.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $566 less than in Norcatur

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Norcatur	Cost per Norcatur Resident
Murder	$82,015	$286
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,585	$61
Robbery	$5,266	$18
Assault	$25,326	$88
Kidnapping	$9,652	$34
Vehicle Theft	$4,293	$15
Burglary	$8,338	$29
Theft	$15,272	$53
Arson	$1,199	$4
Vandalism	$41,768	$146
Animal Cruelty	$233	$1
Drug Crimes	$24,239	$84
Identity Theft	$2,271	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$237,457	$827

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Norcatur, 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 Norcatur totals $635,845 ($2,215 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $873,301 ($3,043 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 Norcatur 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 Norcatur’s 287 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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Norcatur 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 Norcatur residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.073
Robbery	0.5834
Rape	1.011
Murder	0.1521
Total Violent Crime	4.819 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.27
Vehicle Theft	0.9659
Burglary	3.203
Arson	0.1729
Total Property Crime	14.62 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.5546
Drug Crimes	11.42
Vandalism	20.37
Identity Theft	1.022
Animal Cruelty	0.1100
Total "Other" Rate	33.48 (F)

Individual Norcatur Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reager, KS	F	F	F
Clayton, KS	F	F	D-
Kanona, KS	D-	C-	B
Lebanon, NE	C-	D+	C+
Jennings, KS	D-	C-	B
Norton, KS	D-	D+	D-
Wilsonville, NE	C	C+	A+
Danbury, NE	C-	D+	C+
Oberlin, KS	F	D-	D
Dresden, KS	D-	C-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Norcatur 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
West Burlington, PA	A+	A	A
Cottonburg, KY	A	B+	B+
Cutshalltown, NC	D-	D	D
Danville Center, VT	A-	A	A
Deer Creek, OK	D+	C	C
Waterson, PA	A-	B-	B-
Watts Bar Estates, TN	C-	D	D
Welcome, VA	A+	A+	A+
Wellington Heights, WV	B	B	B
Wendelin, IL	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Norcatur 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 Norcatur, KS average SchoolGrade of D-, with 25% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Norcatur schools on SchoolGrade

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