Westwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • KANSAS CITY, MOSummary
Westwood has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 236 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $406K (+140.7% vs area average), median household income of $126K (+82.4% vs area average), population density of 2,734 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.58% (+1.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Westwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Westwood 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #87 out of 236 neighborhoods analyzed.
6
Total Incidents
0.5
Monthly Average
#87 / 236
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Westwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 3:00 (1 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 Westwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 4 incidents, while 2025-10 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 400% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MO neighborhoods like Westwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Westwood is Theft | Stealing - Other, accounting for 50% of all incidents (3 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Property Damage at 50% (3 cases). 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
2,734
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #129 of 236 neighborhoods
-15.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #115 of 236 neighborhoods
+1.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$406,300
average estimate
Ranks #14 of 234 neighborhoods
+140.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$126,094
average estimate
Ranks #14 of 234 neighborhoods
+82.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.