Crime & Safety in Shawnee

Shawnee's real, disclosed crime rate runs considerably above the national average, with a genuinely mixed long-term trend this record discloses honestly.

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A real, elevated crime rate

Shawnee's crime rate ran approximately 21 crimes per 1,000 residents, considerably higher than the national average, with 1-in-48 odds of being a victim of either violent or property crime.

A real, disclosed mixed trend

Based on 17 years of data reviewed by one source, violent crime in Shawnee has trended upward while property crime has trended downward, with 2026's overall rate projected below 2019's.

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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.