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Is Olathe, Kansas Safe?

Population 150,025 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Olathe runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 88% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,087 per 100K.

Olathe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOlatheKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate452.0316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2426.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate343.0--268.2
Theft Rate2087.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

287.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

452/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2427/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Olathe

Violent crime in Olathe is above the national average. The rate of 452.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2426.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,087 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 343 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Olathe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault343
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,087
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Olathe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Olathe
452.0
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Olathe
2426.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Olathe Safety

Is Olathe safe?
Not especially. Olathe earns a D- with a crime rate of 287.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Olathe?
287.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 452.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2426.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Olathe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Olathe's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,087 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Olathe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Olathe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Olathe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Olathe?
No. Crime in Olathe has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Olathe compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Olathe ranks behind about 89% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Olathe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Olathe?
Bad. A D- grade and 287.9 per-thousand rate put Olathe below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 452 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Olathe?
452.0 per 100,000, which is 24% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (343), robbery (92), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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