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 AAnnual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,675 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents650 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,968 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,143 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,829 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,293 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,737 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.5 | A | 14675 | 106.2 | -52.5% |
| Property Crime | 96.8 | A | 26143 | 163.6 | -40.8% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 90 | 0.5 | -70.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 369 | 3.5 | -58.6% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 650 | 5.8 | -72.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.0 | A | 3968 | 22.3 | -37.1% |
| Burglary | 39.6 | F | 4829 | 24.0 | +64.9% |
| Larceny | 47.2 | A | 17293 | 116.4 | -59.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 3737 | 22.2 | -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