Shoal Creek Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Shoal Creek has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 236 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $287K (+69.9% vs area average), median household income of $129K (+86.8% vs area average), population density of 1,246 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.5% (+7.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Shoal Creek
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Shoal Creek 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 #15 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
270
Total Incidents
22.5
Monthly Average
#15 / 236
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Shoal Creek show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (21 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Shoal Creek reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 32 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 15 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 23 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Shoal Creek tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Shoal Creek is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 26.3% of all incidents (71 cases). This is followed by Theft | Stealing - Other at 24.1% (65 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
1,246.45
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #203 of 236 neighborhoods
-61.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #37 of 236 neighborhoods
+7.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$286,794.37
average estimate
Ranks #27 of 234 neighborhoods
+69.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$129,072.24
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 234 neighborhoods
+86.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.