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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$43,016

Cost of Crime™ for Oak Valley, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,562 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Oak Valley is 53.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oak Valley Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oak Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 18 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Oak Valley, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Oak Valley for 2025 is $43,016. This translates to approximately $662 per resident and $1,562 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Oak Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oak Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Oak Valley, KS:	$662
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oak Valley is $662 per year, which is $198 more than the national average and $128 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oak Valley:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $292 more than in Oak Valley.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $401 less than in Oak Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oak Valley	Cost per Oak Valley Resident
Murder	$8,159	$126
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,826	$59
Robbery	$960	$15
Assault	$8,153	$125
Kidnapping	$1,540	$24
Vehicle Theft	$707	$11
Burglary	$2,100	$32
Theft	$7,355	$113
Arson	$337	$5
Vandalism	$5,417	$83
Animal Cruelty	$44	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,839	$59
Identity Theft	$579	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$43,016	$662

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oak Valley, 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 Oak Valley totals $74,942 ($1,153 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $117,958 ($1,815 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 Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley’s 65 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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Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.368
Robbery	0.4695
Rape	0.9707
Murder	0.0668
Total Violent Crime	5.875 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.85
Vehicle Theft	0.7029
Burglary	3.562
Arson	0.2147
Total Property Crime	26.33 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3907
Drug Crimes	7.984
Vandalism	11.67
Identity Theft	1.151
Animal Cruelty	0.0910
Total "Other" Rate	21.28 (F)

Individual Oak Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Longton, KS	D-	D	D
Elk City, KS	C+	D+	A
Elk Falls, KS	C-	B-	B
Lafontaine, KS	C-	D	B
Grafton, KS	D+	D	B+
Howard, KS	F	D	D-
Lehunt, KS	C+	B-	B+
Moline, KS	D	C-	C
Sycamore, KS	B	C+	A-
Neodesha, KS	D	D	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oak Valley 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
Circle Green, OH	B-	A-	A-
Charlottsville, PA	A+	A	A
Chelford, AR	D-	F	F
Chenega, AK	D-	F	F
Chesterfield, ID	C-	B+	B+
Chesterfield, NC	C+	A-	A-
Chewalla, TN	D+	D	D
Chickalah, AR	C	D	D
Chopin, LA	D	D	D
Zigzag, OR	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley, KS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Oak Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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