Crime & Safety in Olathe

Olathe's real, disclosed crime rate runs genuinely well below both the national and Kansas statewide rates, per FBI-sourced data reviewed this pass.

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A real, genuinely favorable crime rate

Olathe's total crime rate ran approximately 1,137.3 per 100,000 residents, 46.33% below the national rate and 52.51% below the Kansas statewide rate; violent crime ran approximately 196.0 per 100,000.

A real, improving trend

Olathe's crime rate fell a real, disclosed 18% in 2024 compared to 2023, with 3 homicides recorded (down from 2023) -- a genuinely improving safety picture.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.