Southmoreland Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Southmoreland has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 236 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $180K (+6.9% vs area average), median household income of $67K (-2.7% vs area average), population density of 7,198 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 81.95% (-8.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Southmoreland
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Southmoreland in Kansas City, MO receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #214 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
146
Total Incidents
12.2
Monthly Average
#214 / 236
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Southmoreland show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (16 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 Southmoreland reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 17 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 7 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 12 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 6% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Southmoreland tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Southmoreland is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 45.9% of all incidents (67 cases). This is followed by Theft | Stealing - Other at 17.8% (26 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
7,197.8
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #13 of 236 neighborhoods
+122.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
82.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #206 of 236 neighborhoods
-8.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$180,466.09
average estimate
Ranks #83 of 234 neighborhoods
+6.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$67,250.01
average estimate
Ranks #103 of 234 neighborhoods
-2.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.