Kansas City neighborhood

Crime in Independence Plaza

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Independence Plaza neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

480Reported incidents

2,441Residents

$29,079Median income

D+Independence Plaza grade

At a glance

Independence Plaza crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

150

Violent incidents

330

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Independence Plaza crime map

Reported crime density across and around Independence Plaza.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Independence Plaza

Theft134

Assault87

Other66

Vandalism53

Shooting35

Burglary28

Drug Offense22

Arrest9

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Independence Plaza

Vandalism
1300 Prospect Ave, Kansas City 64127, Mo
Vandalism/Destruction of Property
Dec 26, 2025
Vandalism
2500 E 9th St, Kansas City 64127, Mo
Vandalism/Destruction of Property
Dec 26, 2025
Other
3000 E 9th St, Kansas City 64124, Mo
Dec 25, 2025
Other
900 Benton Blvd, Kansas City 64127, Mo
All Other Offenses
Dec 24, 2025
Shooting
3200 Independence Ave, Kansas City 64124, Mo
Aggravated Assault
Dec 24, 2025
DUI/Traffic
E 12TH ST and PROSPECT AVE, KANSAS CITY 64127, MO
Driving Under the Influence
Dec 23, 2025
Other
2500 E 9th St, Kansas City 64124, Mo
All Other Offenses
Dec 23, 2025
Drug Offense
E 6TH ST and CHESTNUT AVE, KANSAS CITY 64124, MO
Drug / Narcotic Violations
Dec 22, 2025
Theft
3100 E 10th St, Kansas City 64127, Mo
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 20, 2025
Drug Offense
E 7TH ST and BENTON BLVD, KANSAS CITY 64124, MO
Drug Equipment Violations
Dec 20, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Independence Plaza

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FAQ

Independence Plaza safety: common questions

Is Independence Plaza a safe neighborhood in Kansas City?

Independence Plaza has a crime safety grade of D+, making it a higher-crime area of Kansas City. Our analysis counted 480 reported incidents in Independence Plaza, including 150 violent and 330 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Independence Plaza?

The most frequently reported offense in Independence Plaza is Theft.