Is Kansas City, Missouri a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Kansas City, MO

Is Kansas City, Missouri safe place to live?
Is Kansas City, Missouri a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Kansas City? What is the crime rate in Kansas City city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Kansas City, Missouri is 143% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Kansas City is 309% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Kansas City is 110% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 62 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    28489
    Violent : 7919
    Property : 20570
    Total Crime
    143% NAT. AVG.
    86% STATE AVG.
    5705.4 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    309% NAT. AVG.
    192% STATE AVG.
    1585.9 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    110% NAT. AVG.
    63% STATE AVG.
    4119.5 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Kansas City
    Violent crime
    1 in 62
    Property crime
    1 in 24
    Robbery
    1 in 382
    Burglary
    1 in 160
    Assault
    1 in 81
    Car Theft
    1 in 108
    Kansas City : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Missouri 11 22 21 27 6
    In USA 154 281 393 454 33
    Kansas City : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Missouri 3 2 3 3 15
    In USA 41 57 50 43 377

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Kansas City
    		Missouri
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 7919 1585.9 542.71 387.8
    Murder 176 35.2 11.75 6.5
    Robbery 1285 257.3 74.37 73.9
    Assault 6076 1216.8 413.33 279.7
    Rape 382 76.6 43.26 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Kansas City
    		 Missouri
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 20570 4119.5 2531.04 1,958.2
    Burglary 3072 615.2 378.77 314.2
    Larceny 12958 2595.1 1759.05 1,398
    Car Theft 4540 909.2 393.22 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison