2Census Tract 178
Census Tract 178, Kansas City, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 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: 83,066 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,809
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 | 6 | 157.5 | 73.9 |
| Forcible fondling | 4 | 105 | 56.8 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 48 | 1,260.2 | 686.1 |
| Simple assault | 101 | 2,651.6 | 1,300.5 |
| Intimidation | 25 | 656.3 | 293.6 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 26.3 | 7.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 21 | 551.3 | 169.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 58 | 1,522.7 | 451 |
| Other theft | 52 | 1,365.2 | 452.8 |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 2,677.9 | 462.1 |
| Theft from vehicles | 43 | 1,128.9 | 510.2 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 11 | 288.8 | 273.5 |
| Theft from buildings | 38 | 997.6 | 224.8 |
| Bag snatching | 1 | 26.3 | 3.4 |
| Pickpocketing | 2 | 52.5 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 90 | 2,362.8 | 818.3 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 20 | 525.1 | 185.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 18 | 472.6 | 95.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 74 | 1,942.8 | 979.9 |
| Disorderly conduct | 21 | 551.3 | 157.6 |
| Trespass | 77 | 2,021.5 | 499.1 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 4 | 105 | 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 10 |
| Violence | 175 |
| Robbery | 21 |
| Theft and burglary | 397 |
| Drugs | 38 |
| Damage and public order | 172 |
| Other | 4 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 178
- Is Census Tract 178 safe?
- Census Tract 178: Safety 2 out of 10 (High 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 178?
- Census Tract 178: Weighted crime: 83,066 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 178?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 178 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
