River View Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
River View has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 236 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $121K (-28.1% vs area average), median household income of $59K (-14.9% vs area average), population density of 3,254 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.09% (-3.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for River View
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, River View 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #57 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
24
Total Incidents
2.0
Monthly Average
#57 / 236
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in River View show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (3 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 22:00 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 River View reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-02 with 3 incidents, while 2025-05 saw the lowest activity at 0 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 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like River View tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in River View is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 25% of all incidents (6 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault (Non-Aggravated) at 20.8% (5 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
3,254.12
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #102 of 236 neighborhoods
+0.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #171 of 236 neighborhoods
-3.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$121,387.5
average estimate
Ranks #131 of 234 neighborhoods
-28.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$58,813.36
average estimate
Ranks #128 of 234 neighborhoods
-14.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.