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Ward Parkway Plaza Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MO
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Summary

Ward Parkway Plaza has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $179K (+6.1% vs area average), median household income of $76K (+10.5% vs area average), population density of 3,358 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.58% (+6.8% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Ward Parkway Plaza

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Ward Parkway Plaza 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

Very Safe

This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #101 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.

8

Total Incidents

0.7

Monthly Average

#101 / 236

Safety Rank

Very Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Ward Parkway Plaza show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (2 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 Ward Parkway Plaza reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 3 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 600% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Ward Parkway Plaza tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Theft | Stealing - Other
337.5%
Assault | Assault (Aggravated)
225%
Disorderly Conduct | Harassment / Intimidation - Domestic Violence
112.5%
Disorderly Conduct | Terroristic Threats
112.5%
Assault | Assault (Non-Aggravated)
112.5%

The most common type of crime in Ward Parkway Plaza is Theft | Stealing - Other, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents (3 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault (Aggravated) at 25% (2 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

3,358

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #95 of 236 neighborhoods

+3.8% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

95.6%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #47 of 236 neighborhoods

+6.8% vs area average

Median Home Value

$179,200

average estimate

Ranks #84 of 234 neighborhoods

+6.1% vs area average

Median Household Income

$76,356

average estimate

Ranks #67 of 234 neighborhoods

+10.5% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1712.3%
Children & Teens198th highest
18-246.8%
Young Adults205th highest
25-3428.2%
Young Professionals22nd highest
35-4413.5%
Mid-Career Adults81st highest
45-5412.3%
Mature Adults85th highest
55-6410.2%
Pre-Retirement191st highest
65+16.7%
Seniors52nd highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

SourceURL
Crime, 2023Link
Crime, 2024Link
2020 CensusLink
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