Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Independence has a violent crime rate of 699 per 100,000 residents, 84% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,316 per 100,000, 69% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 79 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Independence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)