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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$77,827

Cost of Crime™ for Wauneta, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,691 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Wauneta ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Wauneta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wauneta is 47.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wauneta Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wauneta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Wauneta, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Wauneta for 2025 is $77,827. This translates to approximately $677 per resident and $1,691 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Wauneta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Wauneta, KS:	$677
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wauneta is $677 per year, which is $213 more than the national average and $143 more than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wauneta:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $277 more than in Wauneta.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $416 less than in Wauneta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wauneta	Cost per Wauneta Resident
Murder	$18,301	$159
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,067	$61
Robbery	$1,567	$14
Assault	$13,857	$120
Kidnapping	$4,273	$37
Vehicle Theft	$899	$8
Burglary	$4,739	$41
Theft	$7,840	$68
Arson	$568	$5
Vandalism	$8,467	$74
Animal Cruelty	$135	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,361	$81
Identity Theft	$755	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$77,827	$677

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wauneta, 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 Wauneta totals $159,323 ($1,385 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $237,150 ($2,062 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 Wauneta 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 Wauneta’s 115 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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Wauneta 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 Wauneta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.196
Robbery	0.4331
Rape	1.013
Murder	0.0847
Total Violent Crime	5.727 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.16
Vehicle Theft	0.5046
Burglary	4.544
Arson	0.2044
Total Property Crime	18.42 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.6128
Drug Crimes	11.00
Vandalism	10.31
Identity Theft	0.8483
Animal Cruelty	0.1582
Total "Other" Rate	22.93 (F)

Individual Wauneta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cedar Vale, KS	D-	D	D+
Hewins, KS	D-	D	D+
Dexter, KS	D	D-	C
Elgin, KS	D-	D	D+
Maple City, KS	D	D-	C
Sedan, KS	D-	D-	C-
Chautauqua, KS	D+	C-	A-
Grafton, KS	D+	D	B+
Tisdale, KS	D	D-	C+
Monett, KS	D	D	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wauneta 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
Shell Lake, AR	F	F	F
Linn, MS	D+	C	C
Linville Falls, NC	F	D	D
Lisbon Center, IL	A+	A+	A+
Lisbon, MO	C	B+	B+
Liske, MI	B+	C-	C-
Little Neck, MA	A+	B	B
Livingstonville, NY	B+	D+	D+
Livonia Center, NY	A	C	C
Shady Brook, KS	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Wauneta 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 Wauneta, KS average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wauneta schools on SchoolGrade

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