Westside South Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Westside South has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $202K (+19.4% vs area average), median household income of $66K (-3.8% vs area average), population density of 2,660 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.31% (-1.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Westside South
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Westside South 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 #148 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
55
Total Incidents
4.6
Monthly Average
#148 / 236
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Westside South show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 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 Westside South reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-02 with 8 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Kansas City experiences approximately 5 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Westside South tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Westside South is Assault | Assault (Non-Aggravated), accounting for 20% of all incidents (11 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Property Damage at 20% (11 cases). The top three categories combined represent 56% 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
2,659.87
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #134 of 236 neighborhoods
-17.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #141 of 236 neighborhoods
-1.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$201,568.55
average estimate
Ranks #69 of 234 neighborhoods
+19.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$66,475.43
average estimate
Ranks #107 of 234 neighborhoods
-3.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.