Kansas City neighborhood

Crime in Western Hills

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

334Reported incidents

1,823Residents

$85,428Median income

AWestern Hills grade

At a glance

Western Hills crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

300

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Western Hills crime map

Reported crime density across and around Western Hills.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Western Hills

Retail Theft157

Theft99

Assault23

Vandalism19

Other13

Burglary6

Shooting6

Robbery4

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Western Hills

Assault
W 89TH ST and WASHINGTON ST, KANSAS CITY 64114, MO
Simple Assault
Dec 29, 2025
Assault
400 W 87th St, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Intimidation
Dec 24, 2025
Theft
8500 State Line Rd, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Dec 24, 2025
Retail Theft
8600 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Shoplifting
Dec 22, 2025
Retail Theft
8600 Ward Pkwy S, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Shoplifting
Dec 16, 2025
Retail Theft
8500 State Line Rd, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Shoplifting
Dec 12, 2025
Retail Theft
8600 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Shoplifting
Dec 12, 2025
Retail Theft
8600 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Shoplifting
Dec 12, 2025
Theft
8800 State Line Rd, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Motor Vehicle Theft
Dec 11, 2025
Vandalism
8600 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City 64114, Mo
Vandalism/Destruction of Property
Dec 11, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Western Hills

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FAQ

Western Hills safety: common questions

Is Western Hills a safe neighborhood in Kansas City?

Western Hills has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of Kansas City. Our analysis counted 334 reported incidents in Western Hills, including 34 violent and 300 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Western Hills?

The most frequently reported offense in Western Hills is Retail Theft.