Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Kansas City is the safer city with a safety score of 69/100. Independence has a violent crime rate of 676.4/100K compared to 369.5/100K in Kansas City.
| Metric | Independence Missouri | Kansas City Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 67/100 | 69/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 676.4 | 369.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,928.3 | 2,060.5 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,604.7 | 2,430 |
| Murder Rate | 27.3 | 16.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 106.2 | 114.4 |
| Assault Rate | 456.2 | 206.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 308.7 | 391.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,201.6 | 1,437.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 418 | 231.6 |
| Population | 113,879 | 500,000 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.