Paseo West Safety Report
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Summary
Paseo West has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median household income of $14K (-80.3% vs area average), population density of 4,268 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.31% (-4.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Paseo West
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Paseo West in Kansas City, MO receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #227 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
154
Total Incidents
12.8
Monthly Average
#227 / 236
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Paseo West show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (11 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Paseo West reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 23 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 4 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 33% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Paseo West tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Paseo West is Assault | Assault (Non-Aggravated), accounting for 27.3% of all incidents (42 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Property Damage at 19.5% (30 cases). The top three categories combined represent 58% 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
4,268
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #57 of 236 neighborhoods
+32.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
85.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #176 of 236 neighborhoods
-4.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$13,616
average estimate
Ranks #234 of 234 neighborhoods
-80.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.