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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$98,604

Cost of Crime™ for South Mound, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $756 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. South Mound ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to South Mound's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Mound is 18.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Mound Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Mound varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in South Mound, KS

The total projected cost of crime in South Mound for 2025 is $98,604. This translates to approximately $317 per resident and $756 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in South Mound. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Mound Compared to Other Cities?

South Mound, KS:	$317
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Mound is $317 per year, which is $147 less than the national average and $217 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Mound:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $637 more than in South Mound.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $56 less than in South Mound

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Mound	Cost per South Mound Resident
Murder	$34,584	$111
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,664	$47
Robbery	$1,981	$6
Assault	$1,812	$6
Kidnapping	$8,147	$26
Vehicle Theft	$837	$3
Burglary	$2,668	$9
Theft	$6,317	$20
Arson	$1,413	$5
Vandalism	$12,861	$41
Animal Cruelty	$167	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,551	$40
Identity Theft	$602	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$98,604	$317

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Mound, 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 South Mound totals $300,551 ($966 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $399,155 ($1,283 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 South Mound 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 South Mound’s 311 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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South Mound 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 South Mound residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2028
Robbery	0.2025
Rape	0.7777
Murder	0.0592
Total Violent Crime	1.242 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.922
Vehicle Theft	0.1738
Burglary	0.9459
Arson	0.1881
Total Property Crime	5.230 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4320
Drug Crimes	5.456
Vandalism	5.789
Identity Theft	0.2500
Animal Cruelty	0.0725
Total "Other" Rate	12.00 (D+)

Individual South Mound Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
St. Paul, KS	C	C-	A+
Galesburg, KS	B+	A	A+
Parsons, KS	D+	C	C+
Strauss, KS	B-	C-	B+
Erie, KS	D+	A-	B-
Winway, KS	B-	B	B+
Greenbush, KS	D-	D+	D
Dennis, KS	B	B+	A+
Urbana, KS	B	A+	A+
McCune, KS	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Mound 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
Port Mansfield, TX	D-	F	F
Oaks, LA	D-	D+	D+
Oakwood, SC	C	C-	C-
Odaville, WV	A+	C-	C-
Offerle, KS	D+	B-	B-
Penland, TX	C	C	C
Pierceville, IN	B+	B-	B-
Pilot Mound, IA	B+	B	B
Pine Bend, MN	D-	D-	D-
Pleasant Hall, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, South Mound 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 South Mound, KS average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South Mound schools on SchoolGrade

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