Overland Park, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Overland Park Police Department serves the city of Overland Park, KS in Johnson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 10,009 violent crimes and 20,368 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.4 per 100k residents, which is 26.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 176.5 per 100k, 7.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 18 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 BRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.4 | B | 10009 | 106.2 | -26.2% |
| Property Crime | 176.5 | C | 20368 | 163.6 | +7.9% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 259 | 3.5 | -71.4% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 228 | 5.8 | -65.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 1608 | 22.3 | -59.1% |
| Burglary | 18.7 | B | 1940 | 24.0 | -22.1% |
| Larceny | 132.5 | C | 15651 | 116.4 | +13.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.3 | C | 2720 | 22.2 | +9.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Catholic | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood | 5 miles | A 65.4 | B 145.7 | Violent: 16.5% lower Property: 17.4% lower |
| Lenexa | 6 miles | B 69.3 | B 138.6 | Violent: 11.6% lower Property: 21.5% lower |
| Prairie Village | 6 miles | A 48.0 | A 95.9 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: 45.7% lower |
| Merriam | 8 miles | B 91.8 | F 468.3 | Violent: 17.1% higher Property: 165.3% higher |
| Mission | 8 miles | D 143.6 | F 318.1 | Violent: 83.2% higher Property: 80.2% higher |