Clay County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in MO is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,648 violent crimes and 9,631 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.1 per 100k residents, which is 11.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 194.3 per 100k, 18.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate118.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,648 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents892 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate194.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,631 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents941 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate148.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,806 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,853 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.1 | C | 4648 | 106.2 | +11.2% |
| Property Crime | 194.3 | C | 9631 | 163.6 | +18.7% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 13 | 0.5 | +28.1% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 201 | 3.5 | -55.1% |
| Robbery | 5.1 | B | 138 | 5.8 | -12.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 892 | 22.3 | -26.2% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 941 | 24.0 | -58.7% |
| Larceny | 148.7 | D | 6806 | 116.4 | +27.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.3 | D | 1853 | 22.2 | +45.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Claycomo Police Department
Claycomo, MO
Gladstone Police Department
Gladstone, MO
Kearney Police Department
Kearney, MO
Liberty Police Department
Liberty, MO
North Kansas City Police Department
North Kansas City, MO
Pleasant Valley Police Department
Pleasant Valley, MO
Oakview Village Police Department
Oakview Village, MO