Lewis Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Lewis Heights has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 236 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $85K (-49.5% vs area average), median household income of $63K (-8.8% vs area average), population density of 1,966 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.3% (+0.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Lewis Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lewis Heights in Kansas City, MO receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #140 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
41
Total Incidents
3.4
Monthly Average
#140 / 236
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Lewis Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 21:00 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 Lewis Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 6 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 3 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 14% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Lewis Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Lewis Heights is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 31.7% of all incidents (13 cases). This is followed by Theft | Stealing - Other at 17.1% (7 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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
1,966
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #175 of 236 neighborhoods
-39.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #117 of 236 neighborhoods
+0.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$85,300
average estimate
Ranks #175 of 234 neighborhoods
-49.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$63,040
average estimate
Ranks #117 of 234 neighborhoods
-8.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.