Kansas City, MO Crime


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Kansas City, MO has higher than average violent and property crime rates. With a violent crime rate of 70.8, which is more than three times the US average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 65.4, which is nearly double the US average of 35.4, it is clear that this city faces serious issues with regards to criminal activity. The high rates of crime can be attributed to various factors such as poverty, income inequality and weak law enforcement policies. It is essential for the authorities in Kansas City to take proactive action towards reducing these alarming crime statistics in order to make the city safer for its residents and visitors alike.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Kansas City violent crime is 70.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Kansas City property crime is 65.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Kansas City, MO Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001603.225.269.2505.71003.18917.61688.25618.61610.8
20011593.923.271.8532.8966.19651.41677.86105.81867.8
20021352.418.567449.2817.68687.11782.25397.31507.7
20031379.318.469.1423.88687953.31546.35151.31255.7
20041443.819.970.7430.5922.67850.71556.45104.61189.7
20051459.228.165.9446.5918.77774.21658.648231292.7
20061443.72571.6456891.16938.61650.84057.41230.4
20081388.625.554.9462.9845.36263.516543646.7962.9
20091300.420.656.9406.5816.45507.71491.93288.1727.7
20101139.521.148.4336.5733.55571.11474.43440.7656.1
20111199.723.457.4360.87585535.714843316.7735.1
20121263.222.653354.9832.65525.41500.63251.2773.6
20131259.721.381357800.45294.81377.42996.5920.9
20141251.416.783.3346.9804.648351208.12783.2843.7
20151417.32377.3359.8957.24441.310292587.6824.7
20161654.62785.3396.61145.84356.9995.92535.1825.9
20171724.330.991.8383.11218.54543.8960.52670.4912.9
20181590.327.881.73321148.84306.5753.82698.2854.6
20191431.430.270290.91040.23855.96192470.5766.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
North Kansas City, MO634.28,244.04,39732019
Randolph, MO3,636.443,636.45252014
Westwood, KS87.92,636.22,07152018
Northmoor, MO1,146.14,584.532662019
Roeland Park, KS240.83,754.17,10662010
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Lincoln, NE383.02,750.7271,2081632019
Omaha, NE612.83,643.9417,9701692019
Wichita, KS1,141.05,321.7356,1791802019
Tulsa, OK986.85,311.4394,4982182019
St. Louis, MO1,927.36,183.3340,8362342019

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I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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