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

Crime per Capita in Punkin Center

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Punkin Center.

 

Punkin Center, KS Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
A
Other Crime Grade
D

$200,002

Cost of Crime™ for Punkin Center, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $959 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Punkin Center ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Punkin Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Punkin Center is 22.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Punkin Center Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Punkin Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Punkin Center, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Punkin Center for 2025 is $200,002. This translates to approximately $375 per resident and $959 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Punkin Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Punkin Center Compared to Other Cities?

Punkin Center, KS: $375
Ulysses, KS: $954
Basehor, KS: $261
Kansas: $534
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Punkin Center is $375 per year, which is $90 less than the national average and $159 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Punkin Center:
  • In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $580 more than in Punkin Center.
  • In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $114 less than in Punkin Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Punkin Center for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Punkin Center
Cost per Punkin Center Resident
Murder
$33,204
$62
Rape/Sexual Assault
$27,773
$52
Robbery
$4,057
$8
Assault
$33,770
$63
Kidnapping
$28,020
$52
Vehicle Theft
$8,449
$16
Burglary
$5,673
$11
Theft
$8,553
$16
Arson
$2,711
$5
Vandalism
$28,719
$54
Animal Cruelty
$310
$1
Drug Crimes
$17,900
$34
Identity Theft
$862
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$200,002
$375

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Punkin Center, 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 Punkin Center totals $363,874 ($681 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $563,875 ($1,056 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 Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center’s 534 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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Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.202
Robbery
0.2416
Rape
0.8578
Murder
0.0331
Total Violent Crime
3.334 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.093
Vehicle Theft
1.022
Burglary
1.171
Arson
0.2102
Total Property Crime
5.496 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.8654
Drug Crimes
4.532
Vandalism
7.528
Identity Theft
0.2087
Animal Cruelty
0.0785
Total "Other" Rate
13.21 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
C+
A
D+
C-
D+
B-
C
A-
D+
D-
A-
C-
C-
C
D
D
D+
D+
D-
B
B-
C
A-
B
B-
A-
D+
D-
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Punkin Center is lower 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
F
D+
D+
A
B+
B+
A-
B
B
F
D-
D-
C+
B-
B-
B
A
A
D
D+
D+
B+
C+
C+
D-
D-
D-
A-
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Punkin Center is safer than the Kansas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Punkin Center, KS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Punkin Center schools on SchoolGrade

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