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Shawnee, Kansas: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Shawnee, 51% lower than the rate across Kansas (4.6). The median household income is $109,940 and the median home value is $359,700. About 68,542 people live in Shawnee.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Shawnee?
Shawnee police recorded 159 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.3 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 51% lower than the Kansas rate (4.6) and 31% lower than the national rate (3.3). Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 961 (13.7 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 187 were reported, the count is down 15%.
| Offense (2025) | Shawnee count | Per 1,000 | Kansas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 159 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 0.21 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 136 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 961 | 13.7 | 18.0 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 232 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 621 | 8.8 | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 108 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Shawnee changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 187 | 1,181 | 0 |
| 2022 | 173 | 957 | 3 |
| 2023 | 153 | 991 | 1 |
| 2024 | 199 | 1,246 | 0 |
| 2025 | 159 | 961 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Shawnee Police Department's own reports.
How does Shawnee compare with Kansas?
The median household income in Shawnee is $109,940, 48% higher than the Kansas median ($74,275). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $359,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,322 a month. About 68,542 people live on 42 square miles of land, roughly 1,633 per square mile. The city lies in Johnson County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Shawnee | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,542 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $109,940 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $359,700 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,322 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.3% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 53.1% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 73.7% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Shawnee?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Shawnee: Doepke Disposal (Holliday). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 8 high-hazard dams in Shawnee. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 4 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Black Swan Lake Dam (62 ft) and Lakeview Estates (55 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Johnson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Shawnee?
Shawnee city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Where crews are working: I-435. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Shawnee?
Inside the city limits there are 16 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Harry S Truman National Historic Site.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Shawnee
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Shawnee city limits. There are 9 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
18 liquor stores are on the map inside the Shawnee city limits: Bacchus and Barleycorn (Shawnee), Cheers Wine & Spirits (Shawnee), Cooper's Cork And Bottle (Shawnee), Diamond Liquors (Shawnee), Harry's Liquor (Shawnee), Jack's Discount Wine & Spirits (Shawnee), Justin's Discount Spirits (Shawnee), K-7 Liquors (Shawnee) and 10 more. Kansas has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Shawnee city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Shawnee?
In 2025, Shawnee had 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (159 reported), 51% lower than the Kansas rate (4.6). The property-crime rate was 13.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Shawnee?
$109,940 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,275 for Kansas.
How much do homes cost in Shawnee?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $359,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $217,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Shawnee?
Johnson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lenexa, KS (4 mi) · Kansas City, KS (8 mi) · Olathe, KS (9 mi) · Overland Park, KS (11 mi) · Kansas City, MO (16 mi) · Lee's Summit, MO (24 mi)
More: Kansas statewide numbers · county page: Johnson County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Shawnee city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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