6Census Tract 8
Census Tract 8, Kansas City, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Kansas City · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 156 places in Kansas City (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 40,240 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 4,334
How accurate: in 2026-09, 93% of the 154 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Kansas City Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 1 | 23.1 | 21.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 73.9 |
| Forcible fondling | 3 | 69.2 | 56.8 |
| Statutory rape | 1 | 23.1 | 6.6 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 39 | 899.9 | 686.1 |
| Simple assault | 59 | 1,361.3 | 1,300.5 |
| Intimidation | 3 | 69.2 | 293.6 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 17 | 392.2 | 169.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 20 | 461.5 | 451 |
| Other theft | 18 | 415.3 | 452.8 |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 576.8 | 462.1 |
| Theft from vehicles | 25 | 576.8 | 510.2 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 16 | 369.2 | 273.5 |
| Theft from buildings | 4 | 92.3 | 224.8 |
| Bag snatching | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 41 | 946 | 818.3 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 18 | 415.3 | 185.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 8 | 184.6 | 95.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 38 | 876.8 | 979.9 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 115.4 | 157.6 |
| Trespass | 16 | 369.2 | 499.1 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 9 | 207.7 | 87.1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 13.7 |
Source: Kansas City Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 4 |
| Violence | 101 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Theft and burglary | 149 |
| Drugs | 26 |
| Damage and public order | 59 |
| Other | 9 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 8
- Is Census Tract 8 safe?
- Census Tract 8: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 156 places in Kansas City (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Census Tract 8?
- Census Tract 8: Weighted crime: 40,240 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 8?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 8 (12 months to September 2026): 1.
