Kansas City, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kansas City Police Department serves the city of Kansas City, KS in Wyandotte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 402 violent crimes and 684 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.8 per 100k residents, which is 83.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.9 per 100k, 79.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents684 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.8 | A | 402 | 106.2 | -83.3% |
| Property Crime | 32.9 | A | 684 | 163.6 | -79.9% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 20 | 3.5 | -44.3% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -88.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 132 | 22.3 | -70.5% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 75 | 24.0 | -72.7% |
| Larceny | 20.4 | A | 410 | 116.4 | -82.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 199 | 22.2 | -73.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | 5 miles | C 115.6 | F 462.4 | Violent: 551.3% higher Property: 1306.8% higher |
| Mission Woods | 5 miles | F 512.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2789.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Westwood Hills | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 254.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 674.1% higher |
| Roeland Park | 6 miles | B 89.2 | C 178.5 | Violent: 402.7% higher Property: 443.0% higher |
| Fairway | 6 miles | B 71.9 | A 71.9 | Violent: 305.3% higher Property: 118.9% higher |