Is Kansas City, MO Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Kansas City, Missouri reported 1,232.31 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 6.39 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 1,039.31 per 100,000 above that reference, with 6,263 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
- 02
Kansas City, Missouri reported 1,102.84 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.80 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 873.28 per 100,000 above that reference, with 5,605 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
- 03
Kansas City, Missouri reported 206.20 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.27 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 157.96 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,048 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
- 04
Kansas City, Missouri reported 560.77 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.98 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 372.62 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,850 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
- 05
Kansas City, Missouri reported 2,322.56 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.10 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,215.59 per 100,000 above that reference, with 11,804 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Kansas City, MO has an adjusted safety score of 16.54 out of 100. It ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
Jump to Section
2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Missouri workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1048 | 206.2 | 48.24 |
4.27× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 5605 | 1102.84 | 229.56 |
4.8× national |
| Burglary | 2850 | 560.77 | 188.15 |
2.98× national |
| Larceny-theft | 11804 | 2322.56 | 1106.97 |
2.1× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6263 | 1232.31 | 193.0 |
6.39× national |
Comparing Kansas City to somewhere else? Take the file with you.
What drives Kansas City's safety score?
Kansas City ranks in the bottom quarter of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri, ahead of approximately 17% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 508,233 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 34.78, while Property Security is lowest at 4.57. The 30.21-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1232.31 per 100,000 (6.39× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 2322.56 per 100,000 (2.1× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Kansas City, Missouri recorded 11,804 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 42.8% of the 27,570 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,048 robbery reports (3.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Kansas City, Missouri recorded 6,263 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 22.7% of the 27,570 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,048 robbery reports (3.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Kansas City, Missouri recorded 5,605 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 20.3% of the 27,570 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,048 robbery reports (3.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Kansas City, Missouri uses a reporting population of 508,233 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Kansas City, Missouri has an adjusted score of 16.54 points out of 100 versus 63.7 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, a difference of 47.16 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Kansas City ranks 5 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Kansas City, Missouri has an adjusted score of 16.54 points out of 100 versus 42.55 in Columbia, Missouri, a difference of 26.01 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Kansas City ranks 5 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kansas City safe compared to other places in Missouri?
Kansas City is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 16.54 out of 100 and ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri.
What is the crime rate in Kansas City?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Kansas City's safety rating?
Kansas City's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 16.54 out of 100, which ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Kansas City?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Kansas City?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
Cite This Public Safety Profile
Citation formats:
Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.