Crime & Safety in Independence, MO

Independence has a violent crime rate of 589 per 100,000 residents, 55% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 386.6 per 100,000, robbery at 90.7, rape at 106.9. The murder rate is 5.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,655 per 100,000, 137% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,316, burglary at 478, vehicle theft at 861 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F.