Belton, MO is a small town located outside of Kansas City. The crime rate in Belton, MO is slightly above the national average when it comes to violent crime. With a rate of 22.4 per 100,000 people compared to the US average of 22.7 per 100,000 people, it is evident that the citizens of Belton must be aware and take precautions to ensure their safety. Property crime is also slightly higher than the US average in Belton, with a rate of 48 compared to 35.4 nationwide. While still lower than many other cities around the country, residents should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity they witness in order to help keep their community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Belton violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Belton property crime is 48.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.