Shawnee County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shawnee County in KS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,469 violent crimes and 21,917 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.6 per 100k residents, which is -55.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.0 per 100k, -35.8% 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 AAnnual Rate47.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,469 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,484 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,917 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,843 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,717 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,315 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.6 | A | 12469 | 106.2 | -55.2% |
| Property Crime | 105.0 | A | 21917 | 163.6 | -35.8% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 69 | 0.5 | -62.5% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 303 | 3.5 | -77.4% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 626 | 5.8 | -65.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 3484 | 22.3 | -35.3% |
| Burglary | 45.4 | F | 3843 | 24.0 | +89.0% |
| Larceny | 49.2 | A | 14717 | 116.4 | -57.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 3315 | 22.2 | -53.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Topeka Police Department
Topeka, KS
Rossville Police Department
Rossville, KS
Silver Lake Police Department
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Auburn Police Department
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