Is Independence, Missouri a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Independence, MO

Is Independence, Missouri safe place to live?
Is Independence, Missouri a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Independence? What is the crime rate in Independence city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Independence, Missouri is 124% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Independence is 75% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Independence is 134% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 148 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 22 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    6129
    Violent : 791
    Property : 5338
    Total Crime
    124% NAT. AVG.
    71% STATE AVG.
    5254.3 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    75% NAT. AVG.
    25% STATE AVG.
    678.1 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    134% NAT. AVG.
    81% STATE AVG.
    4576.2 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Independence
    Violent crime
    1 in 148
    Property crime
    1 in 22
    Robbery
    1 in 937
    Burglary
    1 in 202
    Assault
    1 in 227
    Car Theft
    1 in 120
    Independence : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Missouri 18 15 26 18 8
    In USA 207 188 557 235 41
    Independence : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Missouri 11 22 13 17 5
    In USA 362 239 325 454 130

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Independence
    		Missouri
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 791 678.1 542.71 387.8
    Murder 11 9.4 11.75 6.5
    Robbery 125 107.2 74.37 73.9
    Assault 516 442.4 413.33 279.7
    Rape 139 119.1 43.26 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Independence
    		 Missouri
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 5338 4576.2 2531.04 1,958.2
    Burglary 581 498.1 378.77 314.2
    Larceny 3782 3242.2 1759.05 1,398
    Car Theft 975 835.8 393.22 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison