2Census Tract 53
Census Tract 53, 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: 81,002 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 1,437
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 | 69.6 | 21.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 4 | 278.4 | 73.9 |
| Forcible fondling | 1 | 69.6 | 56.8 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 23 | 1,600.6 | 686.1 |
| Simple assault | 46 | 3,201.1 | 1,300.5 |
| Intimidation | 6 | 417.5 | 293.6 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 69.6 | 7.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 2 | 139.2 | 169.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 11 | 765.5 | 451 |
| Other theft | 16 | 1,113.4 | 452.8 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 462.1 |
| Theft from vehicles | 6 | 417.5 | 510.2 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 9 | 626.3 | 273.5 |
| Theft from buildings | 5 | 347.9 | 224.8 |
| Bag snatching | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 1,600.6 | 818.3 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 5 | 347.9 | 185.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 2 | 139.2 | 95.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 26 | 1,809.3 | 979.9 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 69.6 | 157.6 |
| Trespass | 4 | 278.4 | 499.1 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 3 | 208.8 | 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 | 5 |
| Violence | 76 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 70 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Damage and public order | 31 |
| Other | 3 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 53
- Is Census Tract 53 safe?
- Census Tract 53: 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 53?
- Census Tract 53: Weighted crime: 81,002 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 53?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 53 (12 months to September 2026): 1.
