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Is Lenexa, Kansas Safe?

Population 60,506 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lenexa has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 274.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,760 per 100K.

Lenexa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLenexaKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.8316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2337.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate314.0--268.2
Theft Rate1760.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate366.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

274.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2337/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lenexa

Violent crime in Lenexa is close to the national average. The rate of 410.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2337.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,760 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 314 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lenexa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault314
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary425
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,760
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft366
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Lenexa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lenexa
410.8
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lenexa
2337.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lenexa Safety

Is Lenexa safe?
Not especially. Lenexa earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lenexa?
274.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2337.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lenexa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lenexa's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,760 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lenexa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lenexa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lenexa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lenexa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lenexa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Lenexa compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Lenexa ranks behind about 88% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lenexa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lenexa?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.8 per-thousand rate put Lenexa below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lenexa?
410.8 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (314), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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