D. Kan. · RobberyFY2018–FY2025
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Robbery in the District of Kansas
D. Kan. · Tenth Circuit · Robbery nationally
The datafile contains cases reported to the Commission with sentencing documents. Sentence length statistics use the Commission's capped variable (sentences of 470 months or longer, including life, are recorded as 470 months) and exclude sentences of probation or a fine only. Figures are aggregates of past cases and are not a prediction for any case.
§ 1Length of prison terms
Interquartile range 41–102 months; mean 78. 0 cases at the Commission's 470-month cap (life or longer).
§ 2Summary
Robbery was the primary offence type in 108 cases sentenced in the District of Kansas between FY2018 and FY2025 (3% of the district's cases), with <10 in FY2025.
The median prison term was 70 months (5 yr 10 mo), shorter than the national median for robbery offences (93 months) and close to the Tenth Circuit median (70). Half of prison terms fell between 41 and 102 months; — of cases carried a prison term.
38% of these sentences were within the guideline range (nationally for this offence type: 39%); 39% were below the range on a government motion and 13% below it for other reasons.
FY2024 had fewer cases than FY2018 (10 against 14). The median prison term was about the same in FY2024 as in FY2018.
These are aggregates of past cases. The guideline range for any case depends on its offence level, criminal history and statutory minimums, and the sentence on the court's findings; no figure here estimates an outcome.
§ 3Position relative to the guideline range
Within guideline range 38%Above range 10%Below range, government sponsored 39%Below range, other 13%Not determinable 0
§ 4Compared with the district, the circuit and the nation
| Measure | D. Kan., robbery | D. Kan., all offences | 10th Cir., robbery | US, robbery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases per fiscal year | 14 | 393 | 115 | 1,460 |
| Share of district caseload | 3.4% | 100% | — | — |
| Median prison months | 70 | 46 | 70 | 93 |
| Mean prison months | 78 | 66 | — | 108 |
| Cases with a prison term | — | 85% | 98% | 99% |
| Within guideline range | 38% | 43% | 36% | 39% |
| Above range | 10% | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| Below range, government sponsored | 39% | 38% | 34% | 27% |
| Below range, other | 13% | 14% | 24% | 28% |
| Median final offence level | 22 | 19 | — | 24 |
§ 5Trend by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Cases | Prison | Median months | Within range | Below, gov. | Below, other | Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 14 | 100% | 69 | — | — | — | 0% |
| FY2019 | 12 | — | 63 | — | — | — | — |
| FY2020 | 14 | 100% | 72 | — | — | — | 0% |
| FY2021 | 19 | 100% | 68 | — | 58% | — | — |
| FY2022 | 20 | 100% | 78 | — | — | — | — |
| FY2023 | 12 | 100% | 71 | — | — | 0% | — |
| FY2024 | 10 | 100% | 71 | — | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | <10 | fewer than 10 cases | |||||
§ 6Criminal history
Share of cases at each final criminal history category; grey figure: robbery offences nationally.
§ 7Guidelines applied
- §none · 270 cases in the district (all offence types)
- §2B3.1 Robbery · 107 cases in the district (all offence types)
- §2X3.1 Accessory after the fact · 11 cases in the district (all offence types)
- §2X1.1 Attempt, solicitation or conspiracy (not covered by a specific guideline) · <10 cases in the district (all offence types)
Primary guidelines the Commission associates with this offence type, with the district's caseload under each across all offence types.
§ 8Questions and answers
What is the typical sentence for robbery offences in the District of Kansas?
The median prison term over FY2018–FY2025 was 70 months (5 yr 10 mo), with the middle half of terms between 41 and 102 months. — of cases carried a prison term. The national median for robbery offences is 93 months.
How often are robbery offences sentenced below the guideline range here?
39% of sentences were below the range on a government motion and 13% below it for other reasons; 38% were within the range. The Commission's categories are explained in the guide to how the guidelines work.
How does this compare with the rest of the country?
Nationally, robbery offences had a median prison term of 93 months and a within-range share of 39% over the same period. The district's figures are below on median term and close to the national within-range share.
Which guidelines are involved?
The most common primary guidelines for these cases are §none, §2B3.1 and §2X3.1.
Is this a prediction for a particular case?
No. The figures are aggregates of sentences already imposed, as recorded by the US Sentencing Commission. They are not legal advice and do not estimate the outcome of any case.
§ 9Other offence types in the District of Kansas
- Drug Trafficking 1,064
- Firearms 659
- Fraud/Theft/Embezzlement 325
- Immigration 200
- Prison Offenses 136
- Child Pornography 120
- Sex Abuse 74
- Other 60
- Assault 49
- Money Launder 46
§ 10Provenance
Source: United States Sentencing Commission, Individual Offender Datafiles, fiscal years 2018–2025 (US government works), aggregated by this site; the FY2025 file is dated 29 Apr 2026. Offence type is the Commission's OFFGUIDE code 26; district is CIRCDIST 79. Counts below 10 are hidden or pooled. Errors in this site's processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections. Methodology.