Shawnee County, KS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Shawnee County in KS is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,675 violent crimes and 26,143 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.5 per 100k residents, which is 52.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.8 per 100k, 40.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,675 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents650 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,968 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,143 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,829 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,293 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,737 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime50.5A14675106.2-52.5%
Property Crime96.8A26143163.6-40.8%
Homicide0.2A900.5-70.0%
Rape1.5A3693.5-58.6%
Robbery1.6A6505.8-72.5%
Aggravated Assault14.0A396822.3-37.1%
Burglary39.6F482924.0+64.9%
Larceny47.2A17293116.4-59.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.0A373722.2-55.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Shawnee County Sheriff's Office

Topeka Police Department

Topeka, KS

Rossville Police Department

Rossville, KS

Silver Lake Police Department

Silver Lake, KS

State Fire Marshal

Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control

Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority

Auburn Police Department

Auburn, KS

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 Bureau of Investigation