Is Sheffield Safe?
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Summary
Sheffield has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 240 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $40K (-76.3% vs area average), median household income of $31K (-55.8% vs area average), population density of 2,526 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.89% (-5.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Sheffield
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Sheffield 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 240 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #180 out of 240 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
138
Total Incidents
11.5
Monthly Average
#180 / 240
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Sheffield show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (11 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 14:00 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 Sheffield reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2026-02 with 15 incidents, while 2026-06 saw the lowest activity at 7 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 12 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 6% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Sheffield tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Sheffield is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 29% of all incidents (40 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault (Aggravated) at 18.8% (26 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
2,526.38
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #139 of 240 neighborhoods
-20.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #181 of 240 neighborhoods
-5.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$40,442.53
average estimate
Ranks #235 of 238 neighborhoods
-76.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$30,801.44
average estimate
Ranks #226 of 238 neighborhoods
-55.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.