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Accessing public records in Topeka, KS

Topeka is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Shawnee County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Shawnee County Sheriff's Office and Topeka Police Department.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Topeka residents.

Kansas Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Kansas Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Kansas Department of Revenue - Division of Vehicles: Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Shawnee County include State Fire Marshal, Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control, Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority, Topeka Fire Department Arson Investigation, Securities Office Investigation Section, Kansas Lottery Security Division, Kansas Racing Commission Security Division, Unified School District: Seaman, Washburn University, Unified School District: Shawnee Heights, Unified School District: Auburn-Washburn, Kansas State Gaming Agency, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Complete public record stats in Topeka, KS

Crime rates in Topeka, KS

Primary law enforecment agencies in Topeka

Name Type County City
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office County Shawnee
Topeka Police Department City Shawnee Topeka
On average, overall crime occurs 55% more than the national average and is solved 30% of the time. In Topeka, Burglary is committed at a per capita rate (594.8 / 100k residents) which is 120% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Burglary occurred 754.2 times per year. And Arson occurs at a lower rate of -42% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Topeka Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 460.7 | Last Year Count: 1021 | 5-Year Average Count: 584.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 43.89%
Topeka's per capita rate is 72% higher than national rate.

+72%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 637.4 | Last Year Count: 1211 | 5-Year Average Count: 808.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 39.25%
Topeka's per capita rate is 67% higher than national rate.

+67%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 118.9 | Last Year Count: 117 | 5-Year Average Count: 150.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 25.86%
Topeka's per capita rate is 46% higher than national rate.

+46%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 6.3 | Last Year Count: 16 | 5-Year Average Count: 8 | Solved (5yr ave): 42.5%
Topeka's per capita rate is -42% less than national rate.

-42%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 9 | Last Year Count: 13 | 5-Year Average Count: 11.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 73.68%
Topeka's per capita rate is 43% higher than national rate.

+43%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 594.8 | Last Year Count: 711 | 5-Year Average Count: 754.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.05%
Topeka's per capita rate is 120% higher than national rate.

+120%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 518.1 | Last Year Count: 705 | 5-Year Average Count: 657 | Solved (5yr ave): 5.02%
Topeka's per capita rate is 83% higher than national rate.

+83%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 2566.4 | Last Year Count: 3243 | 5-Year Average Count: 3254.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.28%
Topeka's per capita rate is 83% higher than national rate.

+83%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 48.7 | Last Year Count: 50 | 5-Year Average Count: 61.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 21.68%
Topeka's per capita rate is 22% higher than national rate.

+22%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 3679.3 | Last Year Count: 4659 | 5-Year Average Count: 4665.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 8.86%
Topeka's per capita rate is 88% higher than national rate.

+88%

Income distribution in Topeka, KS

The household income level of $15,000 To $20,000 is 48% more common than the national average, making up 5.4% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -61% less common than the national average, making up 6.7% of the population in Topeka.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Topeka is 17.63% higher than National Ave.)

3.7%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Topeka is 35.98% higher than National Ave.)

3.3%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Topeka is 13.75% higher than National Ave.)

4.4%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Topeka is 48.2% higher than National Ave.)

5.4%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Topeka is 45.9% higher than National Ave.)

5.6%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Topeka is 35.96% higher than National Ave.)

10.6%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Topeka is 47.72% higher than National Ave.)

16%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Topeka is 18.81% higher than National Ave.)

18.9%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Topeka is -7.01% less than National Ave.)

11.3%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Topeka is -10.77% less than National Ave.)

14%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Topeka is -61.88% less than National Ave.)

6.7%

Education levels in Topeka, KS

Colleges in Shawnee County

Name Type
Washburn University University or College
The education level of Highschool is 30% more common than the national average, making up 31.7% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -22% less common than the national average, making up 10.3% of the population in Topeka.

Less Than Highschool (Topeka is -21.7% less than National Ave.)

8.5%

Highschool (Topeka is 30.09% higher than National Ave.)

31.7%

Some College (Topeka is 12.46% higher than National Ave.)

30.5%

Bachelors (Topeka is -7.87% less than National Ave.)

18.9%

Graduate Degree (Topeka is -22.96% less than National Ave.)

10.3%

College Or Above (Topeka is -13.82% less than National Ave.)

29.2%

Stem Degree (Topeka is -11.54% less than National Ave.)

37.6%

Socioeconimics in Topeka, KS

In Topeka, the Widowed percent is 41% higher than the national average, making up 7.5% of the population. And Limited English percent is -54% lower than the national average, making up 2.4% of the population.

Married (Topeka is -2.96% less than National Ave.)

43.3%

Divorced (Topeka is 38.32% higher than National Ave.)

16.9%

Never Married (Topeka is -5.27% less than National Ave.)

32.3%

Widowed (Topeka is 41.7% higher than National Ave.)

7.5%

Home Ownership (Topeka is -0.87% less than National Ave.)

58.9%

Rent Burden (Topeka is -3.57% less than National Ave.)

28.9%

Labor Force Participation (Topeka is -0.3% less than National Ave.)

62.2%

Unemployment Rate (Topeka is -12.85% less than National Ave.)

4.9%

Disabled (Topeka is 23.44% higher than National Ave.)

14.8%

Poverty (Topeka is 21.05% higher than National Ave.)

15.2%

Limited English (Topeka is -54.25% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Commute Time (Topeka is -34.42% less than National Ave.)

16.9%

Health Uninsured (Topeka is 11.91% higher than National Ave.)

9.2%

Demograhics in Topeka, KS

White (Topeka is 19.35% higher than National Ave.)

75.4%

Hispanic (Topeka is -18.54% less than National Ave.)

15.8%

Black (Topeka is -16.49% less than National Ave.)

10.6%

Multiple (Topeka is -1.9% less than National Ave.)

7%

Other (Topeka is -24.92% less than National Ave.)

4.5%

Asian (Topeka is -72.99% less than National Ave.)

1.7%

Native (Topeka is 8.19% higher than National Ave.)

0.8%

Pacific (Topeka is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Topeka, KS

Age Under 10 (Topeka is 12.48% higher than National Ave.)

13.2%

Age 10 To 19 (Topeka is -3.23% less than National Ave.)

12.3%

Age 20s (Topeka is 3.33% higher than National Ave.)

14.1%

Age 30s (Topeka is -4.26% less than National Ave.)

12.8%

Age 40s (Topeka is -10.17% less than National Ave.)

10.8%

Age 50s (Topeka is -1.13% less than National Ave.)

12.2%

Age 60s (Topeka is 11% higher than National Ave.)

12.1%

Age 70s (Topeka is 16.66% higher than National Ave.)

7.6%

Age Over 80 (Topeka is 36.74% higher than National Ave.)

5%

General info in Topeka, KS

County Name Shawnee
Population 146,473
Population Proper 126,802
Density 788.4
Age Median 38.10 (Topeka is 3.18% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.03 (Topeka is -3.59% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 51.50 (Topeka is -1.45% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 31,626.00 (Topeka is -11.71% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 104,602.00 (Topeka is -67.03% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 865.00 (Topeka is -30.03% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 28.90 (Topeka is -3.57% less than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Topeka and Shawnee County

Name Type County City
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office County Shawnee
Topeka Police Department City Shawnee Topeka
Rossville Police Department City Shawnee Rossville
State Fire Marshal Other State Agency Shawnee
Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Other State Agency Shawnee
Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority Other Shawnee
Auburn Police Department City Shawnee Auburn
Topeka Fire Department Arson Investigation Other Shawnee
Securities Office Investigation Section Other State Agency Shawnee
Kansas Lottery Security Division Other State Agency Shawnee
Kansas Racing Commission Security Division Other State Agency Shawnee
Unified School District: Seaman Other Shawnee
Washburn University University or College Shawnee
Unified School District: Shawnee Heights Other Shawnee
Unified School District: Auburn-Washburn Other Shawnee
Kansas State Gaming Agency, Other State Agency Shawnee
Kansas Bureau of Investigation Other State Agency Shawnee

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