Johnson County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Johnson County in KS is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 29,874 violent crimes and 52,613 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.3 per 100k residents, which is 7.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 173.7 per 100k, 6.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate98.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29,874 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents903 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,081 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents52,613 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,042 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate139.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents39,991 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,378 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.3 | C | 29874 | 106.2 | -7.5% |
| Property Crime | 173.7 | C | 52613 | 163.6 | +6.2% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 54 | 0.5 | -35.6% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 903 | 3.5 | -59.2% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 593 | 5.8 | -46.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.2 | A | 5081 | 22.3 | -58.6% |
| Burglary | 11.7 | A | 5042 | 24.0 | -51.2% |
| Larceny | 139.6 | C | 39991 | 116.4 | +20.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.6 | C | 7378 | 22.2 | -2.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Fairway Police Department
Fairway, KS
Leawood Police Department
Leawood, KS
Merriam Police Department
Merriam, KS
Mission Police Department
Mission, KS
Olathe Police Department
Olathe, KS
Overland Park Police Department
Overland Park, KS
Prairie Village Police Department
Prairie Village, KS
Roeland Park Police Department
Roeland Park, KS
Shawnee Police Department
Shawnee, KS
Lenexa Police Department
Lenexa, KS
Westwood Police Department
Westwood, KS
Gardner Police Department
Gardner, KS
Mission Hills Police Department
Mission Hills, KS
Johnson County Park
Mission Woods Police Department
Mission Woods, KS
Westwood Hills Police Department
Westwood Hills, KS