Kansas City, KS Crime


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The crime rate in Kansas City, KS is a cause for concern, with a violent crime rate of 34.7, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Kansas City are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Kansas City is 67.1, almost double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics, provided by , show that there is a pressing issue of crime in Kansas City that needs to be addressed in order to ensure the safety and security of its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Kansas City violent crime is 34.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Kansas City property crime is 67.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Kansas City, KS Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Independence, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
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Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated  More

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Over 10 years ago

nice weather if you like changing  More

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