South Hyde Park Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
South Hyde Park has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $192K (+13.7% vs area average), median household income of $69K (+0.4% vs area average), population density of 7,537 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.12% (-1.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for South Hyde Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, South Hyde Park 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #184 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
48
Total Incidents
4.0
Monthly Average
#184 / 236
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in South Hyde Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (5 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 14:00 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 South Hyde Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 9 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 4 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 53% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like South Hyde Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in South Hyde Park is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents (18 cases). This is followed by Theft | Stealing - Other at 27.1% (13 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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
7,536.6
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #10 of 236 neighborhoods
+133.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #143 of 236 neighborhoods
-1.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$191,989.33
average estimate
Ranks #76 of 234 neighborhoods
+13.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$69,360.53
average estimate
Ranks #95 of 234 neighborhoods
+0.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.