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Is Shawnee, Kansas Safe?

Population 69,848 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Shawnee means there's room for concern. The 205.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,345 per 100K.

Shawnee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShawneeKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.5316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1771.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1345.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate221.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1772/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shawnee

Violent crime in Shawnee is below the national average. The rate of 281.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1771.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,345 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shawnee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary201
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,345
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft221
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shawnee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shawnee
281.5
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shawnee
1771.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shawnee Safety

Is Shawnee safe?
Not especially. Shawnee earns a C with a crime rate of 205.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shawnee?
205.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1771.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shawnee safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Shawnee has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shawnee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shawnee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shawnee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shawnee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Shawnee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Shawnee compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Shawnee ranks behind about 61% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Shawnee to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Shawnee?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Shawnee?
281.5 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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