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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$231,149

Cost of Crime™ for Palco, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $2,060 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Palco ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Palco's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Palco is 63.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Palco Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Palco varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Palco, KS see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Palco, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Palco for 2025 is $231,149. This translates to approximately $837 per resident and $2,060 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Palco. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Palco, KS:	$837
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Palco is $837 per year, which is $373 more than the national average and $304 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Palco:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $117 more than in Palco.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $576 less than in Palco

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Palco	Cost per Palco Resident
Murder	$59,281	$215
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,274	$55
Robbery	$5,262	$19
Assault	$36,961	$134
Kidnapping	$13,756	$50
Vehicle Theft	$2,202	$8
Burglary	$10,369	$38
Theft	$39,503	$143
Arson	$1,484	$5
Vandalism	$24,194	$88
Animal Cruelty	$195	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,101	$76
Identity Theft	$1,568	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$231,149	$837

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Palco, 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 Palco totals $477,574 ($1,730 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $708,723 ($2,568 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 Palco 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 Palco’s 276 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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Palco 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 Palco residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.663
Robbery	0.6062
Rape	0.9127
Murder	0.1143
Total Violent Crime	6.296 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	27.64
Vehicle Theft	0.5153
Burglary	4.142
Arson	0.2226
Total Property Crime	32.52 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.8220
Drug Crimes	10.34
Vandalism	12.27
Identity Theft	0.7340
Animal Cruelty	0.0955
Total "Other" Rate	24.26 (F)

Individual Palco Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Damar, KS	D-	D+	C-
Zurich, KS	F	D-	F
Bogue, KS	D+	C	B
West Hamilton, KS	D	D+	D+
Nicodemus, KS	D	C-	C+
Plainville, KS	D-	D	D
Hill City, KS	D-	F	D+
Turkville, KS	D+	D+	C-
Stockton, KS	D-	D	C-
Ogallah, KS	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Palco 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
Sickles, MI	A-	C	C
Marble, AR	F	D-	D-
Margarettsville, NC	D	D-	D-
Maromas, CT	A-	A+	A+
Max, IN	A	B+	B+
Saxton, KY	D-	B-	B-
Sheridan, KY	C	A	A
Sheyenne, ND	D+	C-	C-
Shippensburg University, PA	A-	A	A
Shrewsbury, VT	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Palco 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 Palco, KS average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Palco schools on SchoolGrade

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