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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Learn moreA 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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Key takeaways
- Olathe's crime rate runs genuinely well below both national and Kansas statewide averages.
- The city's crime rate fell a real, disclosed 18% in 2024 versus 2023.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly for any specific target neighborhood.
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