Is Lee's Summit, MO Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Lee's Summit, Missouri reported 5.85 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.12 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 42.39 per 100,000 below that reference, with 6 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lee's Summit, Missouri reported 82.86 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.36 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 146.70 per 100,000 below that reference, with 85 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lee's Summit, Missouri reported 1,695.21 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.53 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 588.24 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,739 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lee's Summit, Missouri reported 149.15 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.79 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 39.00 per 100,000 below that reference, with 153 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Lee's Summit, Missouri reported 197.89 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.03 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 4.89 per 100,000 above that reference, with 203 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Lee's Summit, MO has an adjusted safety score of 63.7 out of 100. It ranks #1 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.
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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 | 6 | 5.85 | 48.24 | 0.12× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 85 | 82.86 | 229.56 | 0.36× national |
| Burglary | 153 | 149.15 | 188.15 | 0.79× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1739 | 1695.21 | 1106.97 |
1.53× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 203 | 197.89 | 193.0 |
1.03× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Lee's Summit
Monthly detail is not shown for Lee's Summit: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Lee's Summit's safety score?
Lee's Summit ranks in the top quarter of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri, ahead of approximately 83% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 102,583 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 Personal Safety at 73.95, while Community Order is lowest at 52.7. The 21.25-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, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1695.21 per 100,000 (1.53× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 5.85 per 100,000 (0.12× 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
Lee's Summit, Missouri recorded 1,739 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 79.6% of the 2,186 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 6 robbery reports (0.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Lee's Summit, Missouri recorded 203 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 9.3% of the 2,186 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 6 robbery reports (0.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Lee's Summit, Missouri recorded 153 burglary offenses in 2025, 7.0% of the 2,186 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 6 robbery reports (0.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Lee's Summit, Missouri uses a reporting population of 102,583 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.
Lee's Summit, Missouri has an adjusted score of 63.7 points out of 100 versus 42.55 in Columbia, Missouri, a difference of 21.15 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Lee's Summit ranks 1 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Lee's Summit, Missouri has an adjusted score of 63.7 points out of 100 versus 29.94 in Independence, Missouri, a difference of 33.76 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Lee's Summit ranks 1 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 Lee's Summit safe compared to other places in Missouri?
Lee's Summit is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 63.7 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri.
What is the crime rate in Lee's Summit?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Lee's Summit's safety rating?
Lee's Summit's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 63.7 out of 100, which ranks #1 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 Lee's Summit?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Lee's Summit?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Lee's Summit?
Monthly detail is not shown for Lee's Summit: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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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.