Independence, MO Crime Statistics

The Independence Police Department serves the city of Independence, MO in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,903 violent crimes and 21,560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.5 per 100k residents, which is 56.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.5 per 100k, 35.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 26 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.