Effingham, Kansas has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Effingham is 11.6, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Effingham can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher in Effingham, with a rate of 22.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the small town's close-knit community, where people may feel a false sense of security and may not take necessary precautions to protect their property. Despite this, overall, Effingham remains a relatively safe place to live, with a lower crime rate than many other cities in the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Effingham violent crime is 11.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Effingham property crime is 22.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Effingham, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nortonville, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nortonville, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.