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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$190,400

Cost of Crime™ for Trenton, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $841 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Trenton ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Trenton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Trenton is 21.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Trenton Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Trenton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 82 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Trenton, KS see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Trenton, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Trenton for 2025 is $190,400. This translates to approximately $357 per resident and $841 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Trenton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Trenton, KS:	$357
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Trenton is $357 per year, which is $107 less than the national average and $177 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Trenton:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $597 more than in Trenton.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $96 less than in Trenton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Trenton	Cost per Trenton Resident
Murder	$45,331	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,311	$47
Robbery	$3,371	$6
Assault	$31,157	$58
Kidnapping	$15,873	$30
Vehicle Theft	$3,171	$6
Burglary	$11,812	$22
Theft	$16,973	$32
Arson	$2,241	$4
Vandalism	$21,431	$40
Animal Cruelty	$241	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,226	$23
Identity Theft	$1,263	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$190,400	$357

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Trenton, 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 Trenton totals $431,024 ($809 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $621,424 ($1,166 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 Trenton 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 Trenton’s 533 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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Trenton 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 Trenton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.035
Robbery	0.2011
Rape	0.7832
Murder	0.0453
Total Violent Crime	3.065 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.149
Vehicle Theft	0.3842
Burglary	2.443
Arson	0.1741
Total Property Crime	9.150 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4912
Drug Crimes	3.101
Vandalism	5.628
Identity Theft	0.3062
Animal Cruelty	0.0610
Total "Other" Rate	9.588 (C-)

Individual Trenton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Cambria, KS	D+	D+	C
Hedville, KS	B+	B	A-
Salina, KS	D	D	D+
Culver, KS	C-	C+	B-
Bennington, KS	B	B+	B+
Verdi, KS	B	B	B+
Mentor, KS	D+	C	C
Tescott, KS	C-	C+	B
Kipp, KS	C-	B-	C+
Glendale, KS	A	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Trenton 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
Brainard, NE	B	A-	A-
Wise Forks, NC	C+	C	C
Winter Harbor, ME	B+	A+	A+
Windom, TX	C	C+	C+
Broadlands, IL	A	C	C
Briaroaks, TX	A	B	B
Briarcliffe Acres, SC	F	D	D
Brentsville, KY	B-	A-	A-
Branson West, MO	D	D+	D+
Wiswell, KY	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Trenton 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 Trenton, KS average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Trenton schools on SchoolGrade

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