Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Independence has a violent crime rate of 290 per 100,000 residents, 24% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,016 per 100,000, 48% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Independence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)