Crime per Capita in Platte Brook North
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Platte Brook North.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
A+ |
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$1.41 million
Cost of Crime™ for Platte Brook North, Kansas City, MO
In 2025, crime will cost $1,183 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Platte Brook North 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.
Is Platte Brook North, Kansas City, MO Safe?
The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Platte Brook North ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of neighborhoods but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Platte Brook North's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Platte Brook North is 31.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Platte Brook North Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Platte Brook North varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northeast areas to 1 in 48 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Platte Brook North, Kansas City, MO see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Platte Brook North, Kansas City, MO
The total projected cost of crime in Platte Brook North for 2025 is $1,411,495. This translates to approximately $415 per resident and $1,183 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Platte Brook North. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Platte Brook North Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Platte Brook North, Kansas City, MO: | $415 |
|---|---|
| Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO: | $1547 |
| Central West End, St. Louis, M: | $1,357 |
| Missouri: | $660 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Platte Brook North is $415 per year, which is $49 less than the national average and $245 less than Kansas City's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Platte Brook North:
- In Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO, crime costs $1,547 per person, which is $1,132 more than in Platte Brook North.
- In Central West End, St. Louis, M, crime costs $1,357 per person, which is $942 more than in Platte Brook North
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Platte Brook North for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Platte Brook North |
Cost per Platte Brook North Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$319,103 |
$94 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$148,120 |
$44 |
Robbery |
$31,316 |
$9 |
Assault |
$77,650 |
$23 |
Kidnapping |
$7,554 |
$2 |
Vehicle Theft |
$255,305 |
$75 |
Burglary |
$51,429 |
$15 |
Theft |
$155,665 |
$46 |
Arson |
$12,835 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$137,827 |
$41 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,591 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$156,607 |
$46 |
Identity Theft |
$56,493 |
$17 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,411,495 |
$415 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Platte Brook North, 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 Platte Brook North totals $2,858,410 ($841 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,269,905 ($1,257 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 Crime Maps
When interpreting the Platte Brook North crime map, keep in mind that 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 neighborhood has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 Platte Brook North’s 3,398 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Platte Brook North residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.7957 |
Robbery |
0.2930 |
Rape |
0.7189 |
Murder |
0.0500 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.858 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
8.845 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.852 |
Burglary |
1.669 |
Arson |
0.1564 |
Total Property Crime |
15.52 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0367 |
Drug Crimes |
6.231 |
Vandalism |
5.678 |
Identity Theft |
2.148 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0633 |
Total "Other" Rate |
14.16 (D+) |
Individual Platte Brook North Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Platte Brook North is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Platte Brook North.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | A | B+ | |
B- | B+ | B- | |
B- | A | B- | |
B- | B+ | B | |
C | B+ | C | |
B | A | B | |
A- | A+ | A- | |
D+ | B | D | |
C- | A- | D+ | |
B+ | A | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Platte Brook North is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
B- | D | D | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
C | B | B | |
C | D | D | |
D- | D | D | |
F | F | F |
Considering only the crime rate, Platte Brook North is safer than the Missouri state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Platte Brook North, Kansas City, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Platte Brook North schools on SchoolGrade
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