Wendell Phillips Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Wendell Phillips has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 236 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $113K (-33.3% vs area average), median household income of $32K (-53.4% vs area average), population density of 2,876 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 79.58% (-11.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Wendell Phillips
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Wendell Phillips 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 #167 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
103
Total Incidents
8.6
Monthly Average
#167 / 236
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Wendell Phillips show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 10:00 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 Wendell Phillips reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 12 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 9 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Wendell Phillips tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Wendell Phillips is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 26.2% of all incidents (27 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault (Non-Aggravated) at 15.5% (16 cases). The top three categories combined represent 53% 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
2,876.28
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #121 of 236 neighborhoods
-11.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
79.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #222 of 236 neighborhoods
-11.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$112,555.87
average estimate
Ranks #150 of 234 neighborhoods
-33.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$32,214.88
average estimate
Ranks #220 of 234 neighborhoods
-53.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.