West Plaza Safety Report
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Summary
West Plaza has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 236 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $311K (+84.3% vs area average), median household income of $82K (+18.8% vs area average), population density of 8,273 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.54% (-2.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West Plaza
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West Plaza 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #210 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
115
Total Incidents
9.6
Monthly Average
#210 / 236
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Plaza show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 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 West Plaza reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 15 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 10 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like West Plaza tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West Plaza is Vandalism | Property Damage, accounting for 62.6% of all incidents (72 cases). This is followed by Theft | Stealing - Other at 15.7% (18 cases). The top three categories combined represent 86% 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
8,273
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #7 of 236 neighborhoods
+155.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #147 of 236 neighborhoods
-2.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$311,086.61
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 234 neighborhoods
+84.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$82,128.3
average estimate
Ranks #61 of 234 neighborhoods
+18.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.