Shawnee, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Shawnee Police Department serves the city of Shawnee, KS in Johnson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,338 violent crimes and 5,182 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.0 per 100k residents, which is 36.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.1 per 100k, 18.0% 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 13 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.0 | A | 3338 | 106.2 | -36.9% |
| Property Crime | 134.1 | B | 5182 | 163.6 | -18.0% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +168.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 694 | 22.3 | -35.9% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 648 | 24.0 | -52.5% |
| Larceny | 105.6 | C | 3688 | 116.4 | -9.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.1 | B | 814 | 22.2 | -22.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa | 4 miles | B 69.3 | B 138.6 | Violent: 3.4% higher Property: 3.4% higher |
| Merriam | 5 miles | B 91.8 | F 468.3 | Violent: 37.0% higher Property: 249.2% higher |
| Bonner Springs | 7 miles | A 65.8 | F 263.1 | Violent: 1.9% lower Property: 96.2% higher |
| Edwardsville | 7 miles | F 302.7 | D 216.2 | Violent: 351.5% higher Property: 61.2% higher |
| Mission | 7 miles | D 143.6 | F 318.1 | Violent: 114.2% higher Property: 137.2% higher |