Crime — especially property crime — increased in Overland Park last year with many categories on track to stay higher or increase again by the end of this year, according to police department statistics. After a dip in 2019, overall crime rates in 2020 climbed back up to slightly above where they were in 2018. Of particular note are increases in auto theft and auto burglary, but aggravated assault, domestic violence and weapons violations also increased last year. The statistics note only incidents in which officers could verify evidence that a crime had taken place, said police spokesman Officer John Lacy.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post
