#FactsNotFear
Building Awareness, Fortifying Our Communities
"You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know."
— William Wilberforce, British Politician and Abolitionist
Stand Up, Don't Stand By.
Reduce the Bystander Effect.
In Wichita, bystanders are present in over 60% of violent crimes but intervene only about 15% of the time. By gaining knowledge, becoming aware, and taking ownership - we can be the difference in our communities and take action that makes a significant impact on personal and community safety.
Wichita Police Department Crime Stats:


Wichita Crime Rates in Comparison to Sedgwick County
Did You Know?
618 Kids were Reported Missing in the State of Kansas in 2023.
Chances of becoming a victim of violent crime in Wichita:
1 in 88 People
15 is the Average age of child sex trafficking victims reported missing to the NCMEC.
Sedgwick County EMS Takes on average
7 Minutes to Arrive on Scene. CPR-Trained Staff can save lives.
Chances of becoming a victim of violent crime in Kansas:
1 in 233 People
- National Center For Missing And Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Provides comprehensive data and resources on missing and exploited children across the United States.
- Neighborhood Scout.
Violent crime comparison per 1,000 residents is 11.3 compared to the national average of 4.0
- National Center For Missing and Exploited Children.
In 2024, NCMEC received more than 27,800 reports of possible child sex trafficking.
- Sedgwick County EMS Dashboard Provides interactive data on EMS operations, including average response times and patient demographics in Sedgwick County.
- FBI Crime Data Explorer Property Crime as defined by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Total K-12 School Shootings in Kansas from 1985–Present: 19
Know The Facts
70% of School shootings are over in 5 minutes.
The Wichita Police Department’s Average Response Time is
7 Mins, 44 Secs.
In Crisis, Private Schools Have to Rely on Trained Staff.
An Emergency-Response plan reduces Risk.
- Source: I Love U Guys Foundation
- 12News reported the average response time for WPD to arrive on scene for high priority calls involving shootings and armed robberies is 7 minutes and 44 seconds, based on 41,000 police calls made in the city of Wichita.
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