Swope Parkway-Elmwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Swope Parkway-Elmwood has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $71K (-58.0% vs area average), median household income of $33K (-52.1% vs area average), population density of 2,126 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.65% (-6.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Swope Parkway-Elmwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Swope Parkway-Elmwood 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 #119 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
78
Total Incidents
6.5
Monthly Average
#119 / 236
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Swope Parkway-Elmwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (8 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 13:00 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 Swope Parkway-Elmwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 13 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 3 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 7 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Swope Parkway-Elmwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Swope Parkway-Elmwood is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 26.9% of all incidents (21 cases). This is followed by Theft | Stealing - Other at 23.1% (18 cases). The top three categories combined represent 68% 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
2,126.2
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #167 of 236 neighborhoods
-34.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
83.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #188 of 236 neighborhoods
-6.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$70,858.51
average estimate
Ranks #190 of 234 neighborhoods
-58.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$33,116.53
average estimate
Ranks #215 of 234 neighborhoods
-52.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.