El Dorado, KS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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4%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	El Dorado_{/100k people}	Kansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	311	n/a (estimate)	2,426	2,407	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	7.8	4.6	6.3
Rape	4	n/a	31.2	45.5	40.0
Robbery	3	n/a	23.4	29.2	66.1
Assault	29	n/a	226.2	335.4	268.2
Violent crime	37	n/a (estimate)	289	415	370
Burglary	24	n/a	187.2	273.4	269.8
Theft	213	n/a	1,661.3	1,488.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	37	n/a	288.6	230.2	282.7
Property crime	274	n/a (estimate)	2,137	1,992	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in El Dorado, KS

When we analyze the latest crime report, the El Dorado crime rate is 4.4% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of El Dorado, there were 37 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 289 per 100,000 individuals, 22% lower than the national average. Additionally, El Dorado recorded 274 property crimes, amounting to 2137 per 100,000 residents, 9.4% higher than the U.S. average.

When assessing the overall crime rate in El Dorado per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes, underscores the close alignment of reported El Dorado crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.

The property crime rate per 100,000 people in El Dorado is very similar to the national average. El Dorado had a property crime rate of 2137, while the national average was 1954. Based on these numbers, you could expect an average amount of property crime in this area.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in El Dorado?

What do the local residents think about crime in El Dorado? Well, based on a recent survey of 18 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 39% of El Dorado residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 61% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is El Dorado a Safe Place to Live?

Is El Dorado a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, El Dorado has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 4%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.85 daily incidents, encompassing 0.1 violent crimes and 0.75 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of El Dorado as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in El Dorado Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in El Dorado. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in El Dorado has decreased by 49.3%. Specifically, violent crime has increased by 54.2%, while property crime has decreased by 53.5%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in El Dorado.

Potential Causes for Crime in El Dorado

In El Dorado, the poverty rate currently stands at 17.8%, which contrasts with the national average of 15.1%. It's essential to recognize that the economic status of a city's inhabitants could be a pivotal factor influencing crime stats. Communities grappling with high poverty rates and income inequality are often susceptible to elevated crime levels, as some individuals may turn to unlawful activities to fulfill their essential needs. While lower poverty rates could lead to a reduction in El Dorado crime rates.

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in El Dorado crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. El Dorado has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

The educational level achieved in any given city can influence crime rates significantly. Greater educational achievement is frequently associated with decreased crime rates, as it offers individuals improved job prospects and alternatives to engaging in crime related activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment rates tend to coincide with elevated crime rates. In El Dorado, 84.3% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, in contrast to the national average where 83% have achieved high school graduation.

El Dorado crime map

The El Dorado crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in El Dorado as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The El Dorado crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the El Dorado crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

El Dorado crime rates are 4% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in El Dorado are 22% lower than the national average
In El Dorado you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
El Dorado is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in El Dorado has decreased by 49%

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Daily Crime In El Dorado (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in El Dorado on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Kansas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in El Dorado (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Kansas, are 1.01 times more than the state average and 1.04 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in El Dorado on a daily basis are 1.44 times less than than Kansas average and 1.28 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in El Dorado are 1.07 times more than the daily state average and 1.09 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is El Dorado (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in El Dorado, Kansas compared to other areas of Kansas, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is El Dorado safe? In the graphs above, it shows that El Dorado is safer than 43% of Kansas cities, and 34% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Kansas, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than El Dorado. At this time, El Dorado sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in El Dorado

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in El Dorado is 1 in 347

The chance of being a victim of property crime in El Dorado is 1 in 47

The chance of being a victim of crime in El Dorado is 1 in 42

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in El Dorado, Kansas? If you reside in El Dorado, then there is a 1 in 347 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 47. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 42 risk that you will become a victim of crime in El Dorado.

Year Over Year Crime In El Dorado (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether El Dorado is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in El Dorado has increased by 55% and the rate of property crime in El Dorado has decreased by 53%. The total crime rate in El Dorado has decreased by 49% year to year.

El Dorado police department

Item	El Dorado	Kansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	31	5,262	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	2.5	3.3

There are a total of 31 El Dorado police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 4.2% less than the Kansas average and 27.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Kansas

State	Total offenders	Kansas_/100K	National_/100K
Kansas	9,632	349	266

There are a total of 9,632 sex offenders in Kansas. This yields a total of 349 sex offenders in Kansas per 100,000 residents which is 31% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Benton, KS	898	212	318	531
Towanda, KS	1,579	200	958	1,158
Andover, KS	13,609	133	1,288	1,420
Augusta, KS	9,363	324	2,701	3,025
Leon, KS	464	554	2,661	3,215
Rosalia, KS	100	585	2,806	3,390
Potwin, KS	707	602	2,889	3,491
El Dorado, KS	12,976	289	2,137	2,426

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Los Alamos, NM	12,978	47	322	369
Plover, WI	12,981	152	1,487	1,639
New Kingman-Butler, AZ	12,981	637	3,036	3,673
Claremont, NH	12,969	167	2,258	2,425
Lynnfield, MA	12,968	85	747	831
El Dorado, KS	12,976	289	2,137	2,426

Source: The El Dorado, KS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.