Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Property Crime per Capita in Independence Plaza

The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Independence Plaza residents.

 

Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO Map of Property Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

F
Property Crime Grade
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$1.41 million

Cost of Crime™ for Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO

In 2025, property crime will cost $1,338 per household.

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Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Independence Plaza in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The F grade indicates that the rate of property crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Independence Plaza ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of neighborhoods but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Independence Plaza's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The property crime rate in Independence Plaza is 71.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Independence Plaza residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Independence Plaza varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the southwest areas to 1 in 20 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Independence Plaza for 2025 is $1,411,387. This translates to approximately $546 per resident and $1,338 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Independence Plaza. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.9%

How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Independence Plaza Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO: $546
Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO: $309
Central West End, St. Louis, M: $272
Missouri: $182
USA: $136

The Cost of Crime per resident in Independence Plaza is $546 per year, which is $410 more than the national average and $364 more than Kansas City's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Independence Plaza:
  • In Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO, crime costs $309 per person, which is $237 less than in Independence Plaza.
  • In Central West End, St. Louis, M, crime costs $272 per person, which is $273 less than in Independence Plaza

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Independence Plaza for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Independence Plaza
Cost per Independence Plaza Resident
Vehicle Theft
$506,177
$196
Burglary
$242,712
$94
Theft
$647,547
$250
Arson
$14,952
$6
Total Cost of Property Crime
$1,411,387
$546

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Independence Plaza totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,411,387 ($546 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Independence Plaza property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas 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. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Independence Plaza Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Independence Plaza residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
48.33
Vehicle Theft
12.64
Burglary
10.34
Arson
0.2393
Total Property Crime
71.55 (F)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of property crime 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
F
F
D-
F
F
F
D-
F
D
F
F
F
C-
D+
C-
F
F
F
D
D-
D+
D-
F
D
F
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 property crime. 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
B+
C+
C+
A+
A+
A+
D-
D+
D+
C
D
D
A
B+
B+
A
B
B
A
A+
A+
B
C
C
A-
B
B
D
F
F

Considering only the property crime rate, Independence Plaza is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

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