Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Independence has a violent crime rate of 1,571 per 100,000 residents, 313% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,317 per 100,000, 171% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 39 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Independence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)