Murder per Capita in Independence Plaza
The map below shows murder per 1,000 Independence Plaza residents.
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Other Crime Grade |
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A crime occurs every 1 day 4 hours (on average) in Independence Plaza.
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Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in Independence Plaza in green. The most dangerous areas in Independence Plaza are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO Safe?
The F grade means the rate of murder is much higher than the average US neighborhood. Independence Plaza is in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning 95% of neighborhoods are safer and 5% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Independence Plaza's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.
The rate of murder in Independence Plaza is 0.2372 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Independence Plaza generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of murder in Independence Plaza may be as high as 1 in 3,323 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 5,513 in the east part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the murder map, however, because comparing rates for murder or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO: about 0 per year. The south part of Independence Plaza has fewer cases of murder with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Murder Maps
When looking at the murder map for Independence Plaza, remember that the rate of murder per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the north part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the murder rate map do not always indicate danger for Independence Plaza residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Independence Plaza has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Independence Plaza has 0, have the same problem. Of Independence Plaza’s 2,587 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All murder rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Independence Plaza residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
19.10 |
Robbery |
2.334 |
Rape |
0.8376 |
Murder |
0.2372 |
Total Violent Crime |
22.51 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
48.33 |
Vehicle Theft |
12.64 |
Burglary |
10.34 |
Arson |
0.2393 |
Total Property Crime |
71.55 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0414 |
Drug Crimes |
6.884 |
Vandalism |
17.90 |
Identity Theft |
1.135 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1498 |
Total "Other" Rate |
26.12 (F) |
Individual Independence Plaza Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of murder in Independence Plaza is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Independence Plaza.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Murder Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | F | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | F | |
D- | F | D | D- | |
F | F | F | D- | |
C- | D+ | C- | D | |
F | F | F | D+ | |
D | D- | D+ | D | |
D- | F | D | F | |
F | F | D- | F | |
D | D | D | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Independence Plaza is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for murder. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Murder Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C+ | C+ | C- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | B+ | |
D- | D+ | D+ | F | |
C | D | D | D+ | |
A | B+ | B+ | B- | |
A | B | B | C- | |
A | A+ | A+ | A | |
B | C | C | A | |
A- | B | B | D | |
D | F | F | D- |
Considering only the murder rate, Independence Plaza is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Independence Plaza schools on SchoolGrade
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