Oak Park Southwest Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Oak Park Southwest has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $42K (-75.2% vs area average), median household income of $40K (-42.7% vs area average), population density of 5,192 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 76.21% (-14.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Oak Park Southwest
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Oak Park Southwest in Kansas City, MO receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 #189 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
84
Total Incidents
7.0
Monthly Average
#189 / 236
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Oak Park Southwest show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (8 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Oak Park Southwest reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 12 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 7 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 Oak Park Southwest tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Oak Park Southwest is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (28 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault (Aggravated) at 19% (16 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
5,191.64
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #32 of 236 neighborhoods
+60.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
76.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #230 of 236 neighborhoods
-14.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$41,800
average estimate
Ranks #228 of 234 neighborhoods
-75.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$39,623
average estimate
Ranks #193 of 234 neighborhoods
-42.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.