4Census Tract 159
Census Tract 159, Kansas City, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Kansas City · 1/10 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: 56,829 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 1,955
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 | 0 | 0 | 21.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 5 | 255.8 | 73.9 |
| Forcible fondling | 5 | 255.8 | 56.8 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 7 | 358.1 | 686.1 |
| Simple assault | 44 | 2,250.6 | 1,300.5 |
| Intimidation | 13 | 665 | 293.6 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 4 | 204.6 | 169.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 2 | 102.3 | 451 |
| Other theft | 10 | 511.5 | 452.8 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 462.1 |
| Theft from vehicles | 13 | 665 | 510.2 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 12 | 613.8 | 273.5 |
| Theft from buildings | 4 | 204.6 | 224.8 |
| Bag snatching | 1 | 51.2 | 3.4 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 51.2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18 | 920.7 | 818.3 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 9 | 460.4 | 185.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 1 | 51.2 | 95.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 26 | 1,329.9 | 979.9 |
| Disorderly conduct | 24 | 1,227.6 | 157.6 |
| Trespass | 39 | 1,994.9 | 499.1 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 7 | 358.1 | 87.1 |
| Arson | 1 | 51.2 | 13.7 |
Source: Kansas City Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 10 |
| Violence | 64 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft and burglary | 61 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Damage and public order | 89 |
| Other | 8 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 159
- Is Census Tract 159 safe?
- Census Tract 159: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above 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 159?
- Census Tract 159: Weighted crime: 56,829 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 159?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 159 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
