Valentine Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Valentine has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $242K (+43.0% vs area average), median household income of $44K (-36.1% vs area average), population density of 6,721 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.47% (-5.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Valentine
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Valentine 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 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #229 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
135
Total Incidents
11.3
Monthly Average
#229 / 236
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Valentine show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 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 Valentine reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 18 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 7 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 11 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 33% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Valentine tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Valentine is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 26.7% of all incidents (36 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault (Non-Aggravated) at 16.3% (22 cases). The top three categories combined represent 54% 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
6,721
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #15 of 236 neighborhoods
+107.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #183 of 236 neighborhoods
-5.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$241,500
average estimate
Ranks #50 of 234 neighborhoods
+43.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$44,179
average estimate
Ranks #170 of 234 neighborhoods
-36.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.