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Crime & Safety in Kansas City, KS

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Kansas City has a violent crime rate of 711 per 100,000 residents, 87% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 367.5 per 100,000, robbery at 170.4, rape at 156.3. The murder rate is 16.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,907 per 100,000, 150% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,150, burglary at 1,115, vehicle theft at 641 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 22 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Kansas City receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Kansas City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent710.9/100K
87% above US avg
Murder16.8/100K
166% above US avg
Rape156.3/100K
Robbery170.4/100K
Assault367.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,906.7/100K
150% above US avg
Burglary1,115.3/100K
Theft3,150.2/100K
Vehicle Theft641.2/100K
Arson40.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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