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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$4.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wellington, KS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,263 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wellington ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Wellington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wellington is 36.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wellington Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wellington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Wellington, KS see the most incidents - about 65 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wellington, KS

The total projected cost of crime in Wellington for 2025 is $4,202,016. This translates to approximately $498 per resident and $1,263 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Wellington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Wellington, KS:	$498
Ulysses, KS:	$954
Basehor, KS:	$261
Kansas:	$534
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wellington is $498 per year, which is $34 more than the national average and $36 less than Kansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wellington:

In Ulysses, KS, crime costs $954 per person, which is $456 more than in Wellington.
In Basehor, KS, crime costs $261 per person, which is $237 less than in Wellington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wellington	Cost per Wellington Resident
Murder	$881,800	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$480,078	$57
Robbery	$85,523	$10
Assault	$550,356	$65
Kidnapping	$292,363	$35
Vehicle Theft	$72,665	$9
Burglary	$265,171	$31
Theft	$480,629	$57
Arson	$34,759	$4
Vandalism	$593,359	$70
Animal Cruelty	$5,162	$1
Drug Crimes	$438,193	$52
Identity Theft	$21,958	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$4,202,016	$498

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wellington, 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 Wellington totals $8,323,810 ($987 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,525,825 ($1,485 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 Wellington 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 central 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, of which Wellington has 1, have the same problem. Of Wellington’s 8,437 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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Wellington 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 Wellington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.271
Robbery	0.3223
Rape	0.9385
Murder	0.0556
Total Violent Crime	3.588 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.00
Vehicle Theft	0.5562
Burglary	3.465
Arson	0.1706
Total Property Crime	15.19 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.5715
Drug Crimes	7.021
Vandalism	9.844
Identity Theft	0.3363
Animal Cruelty	0.0827
Total "Other" Rate	17.86 (F)

Individual Wellington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rome, KS	D+	D	C+
Riverdale, KS	D+	D+	B-
Cicero, KS	C-	D+	B-
Dalton, KS	B-	A-	A
Perth, KS	D+	C	B
Mayfield, KS	D+	D-	C+
Belle Plaine, KS	D	D+	D+
Oxford, KS	C	B-	B+
Milan, KS	D+	D-	B+
Kellogg, KS	C-	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wellington 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
Thornville, OH	A-	B+	B+
Caseyville, IL	B	C+	C+
Castle Hayne, NC	C-	C+	C+
Castle Rock, WA	D+	C+	C+
Castle Shannon, PA	D+	B-	B-
Castleton On Hudson, NY	A	B+	B+
Castroville, CA	C+	C-	C-
Cedar Hill, MO	C	C-	C-
Center Moriches, NY	B	C	C
Center, TX	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Wellington is as safe as 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 Wellington, KS average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Wellington schools on SchoolGrade

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