| Crime Type | | 2004 Total | Per 100,000 People | National per 100,000 People |
| Overall Fort Scott Crime Index |  | 488 | 6043.3 | 4627.9 |
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| Fort Scott Violent Crimes |  | 41 | 507.7 | 554.4 |
| Fort Scott Murders |  | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Fort Scott Rapes |  | 2 | 24.8 | 34.6 |
| Fort Scott Robberies |  | 6 | 74.3 | 195.4 |
| Fort Scott Aggravated Assaults |  | 33 | 408.7 | 340.1 |
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| Fort Scott Property Crimes |  | 447 | 5535.6 | 4073.5 |
| Fort Scott Burglaries |  | 95 | 1176.5 | 814.5 |
| Fort Scott Larceny/Thefts |  | 335 | 4148.6 | 2734.7 |
| Fort Scott Motor Vehicle Thefts |  | 17 | 210.5 | 526.5 |
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