Cooley Highlands S Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Cooley Highlands S has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 236 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $139K (-17.8% vs area average), median household income of $58K (-16.6% vs area average), population density of 3,210 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.7% (+1.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Cooley Highlands S
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Cooley Highlands S in Kansas City, MO receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 236 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Kansas City, MO.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #112 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
25
Total Incidents
2.1
Monthly Average
#112 / 236
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Cooley Highlands S show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (5 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Kansas City, MO can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Cooley Highlands S reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 4 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 21% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Cooley Highlands S tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Cooley Highlands S is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 44% of all incidents (11 cases). This is followed by Theft | Stealing - Other at 28% (7 cases). The top three categories combined represent 84% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Kansas City, MO helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
3,210
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #103 of 236 neighborhoods
-0.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #108 of 236 neighborhoods
+1.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$138,800
average estimate
Ranks #120 of 234 neighborhoods
-17.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$57,650
average estimate
Ranks #132 of 234 neighborhoods
-16.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.