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

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

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

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Western Hills

Royal OaksA1,244 residents KirksideA1,619 residents Fairway HillsA2,321 residents Country Club Estates / Big ShoalA1,195 residents

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.