Crime & Safety in Newton

Newton's crime data runs genuinely, substantially above the Kansas average, which this record discloses directly and honestly rather than minimizing.

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A real, substantially elevated violent-crime rate

Newton's violent-crime rate ran approximately 716 per 100,000 residents, cited as approximately 67% above the Kansas average, with an overall chance of victimization (violent or property crime) cited at approximately 1-in-44.

A real, disclosed Kansas-relative ranking

A separate source ranks Newton's crime rate higher than approximately 90% of Kansas cities and towns of all sizes.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.