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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$4.42 million

Cost of Crime™ for Stilwell, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $976 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Stilwell ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Stilwell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Stilwell is 17.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Stilwell Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Stilwell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Stilwell, KS see the most incidents - about 52 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Stilwell, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Stilwell for 2025 is $4,424,706. This translates to approximately $337 per resident and $976 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Stilwell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Stilwell, KS:	$337
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Stilwell is $337 per year, which is $127 less than the national average and $196 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Stilwell:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $617 more than in Stilwell.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $76 less than in Stilwell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Stilwell	Cost per Stilwell Resident
Murder	$1.71 million	$131
Rape/Sexual Assault	$578,648	$44
Robbery	$62,797	$5
Assault	$218,386	$17
Kidnapping	$246,542	$19
Vehicle Theft	$288,659	$22
Burglary	$192,081	$15
Theft	$328,548	$25
Arson	$54,371	$4
Vandalism	$298,249	$23
Animal Cruelty	$4,817	$0
Drug Crimes	$411,909	$31
Identity Theft	$26,447	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$4,424,706	$337

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Stilwell, 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 Stilwell totals $14,189,103 ($1,082 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,613,809 ($1,420 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 Stilwell 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 northwest part of the city has more 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 Stilwell’s 13,111 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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Stilwell 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 Stilwell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5800
Robbery	0.1523
Rape	0.7279
Murder	0.0695
Total Violent Crime	1.530 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.839
Vehicle Theft	1.422
Burglary	1.615
Arson	0.1717
Total Property Crime	8.047 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3101
Drug Crimes	4.247
Vandalism	3.184
Identity Theft	0.2606
Animal Cruelty	0.0497
Total "Other" Rate	8.052 (C+)

Individual Stilwell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shawnee Mission, KS	B+	A-	B+
Loch Lloyd, MO	A-	A	A-
Bucyrus, KS	A-	A-	A
Leawood, KS	D+	B+	D
Jaudon, MO	B-	B	C
Belton, MO	C	C+	C
Overland Park, KS	D+	B	D+
Ocheltree, KS	A	B+	A+
Wea, KS	A-	A-	A+
Olathe, KS	C-	B-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Stilwell 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
Amherst, NH	A	A	A
Austin, AR	C+	C-	C-
Bedford Heights, OH	D-	D+	D+
Atoka, TN	B+	A-	A-
Athol, MA	A-	C+	C+
Aransas Pass, TX	D-	F	F
Apollo, PA	A-	A-	A-
Annville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Annapolis Neck, MD	C-	D+	D+
Andover, NJ	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Stilwell 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 Stilwell, KS average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Stilwell schools on SchoolGrade

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