Leawood, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Leawood Police Department serves the city of Leawood, KS in Johnson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 757 violent crimes and 2,784 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.4 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 145.7 per 100k, 10.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate65.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents757 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,784 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,216 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.4 | A | 757 | 106.2 | -38.4% |
| Property Crime | 145.7 | B | 2784 | 163.6 | -10.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.9 | B | 107 | 22.3 | -33.2% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 275 | 24.0 | -75.2% |
| Larceny | 113.0 | C | 2216 | 116.4 | -2.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.8 | D | 291 | 22.2 | +20.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village | 3 miles | A 48.0 | A 95.9 | Violent: 26.7% lower Property: 34.2% lower |
| Overland Park | 5 miles | B 78.4 | C 176.5 | Violent: 19.8% higher Property: 21.1% higher |
| Mission | 5 miles | D 143.6 | F 318.1 | Violent: 119.5% higher Property: 118.3% higher |
| Fairway | 6 miles | B 71.9 | A 71.9 | Violent: 9.9% higher Property: 50.6% lower |
| Roeland Park | 6 miles | B 89.2 | C 178.5 | Violent: 36.4% higher Property: 22.5% higher |