Is Kansas City Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kansas City

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Kansas City consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Kansas City consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 8 experiences

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

1.9/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Kansas City?

BrittELife

BrittELife

Kansas City MO is typically safe. There are a few areas within the city that are a no go zone for anyone (especially women). Other than those small areas the city is safe. I would not recommend to take any city transport. Taking cabs or renting a car is the only way to truly see the city.

Posted: May 6, 2025
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Ivy

Ivy

Kansas City itself feels like any other big city, but in the metro area there are many many suburbs and neighborhoods that feel much safer than downtown KC Kansas or Missouri. I personally have never had a negative experience downtown, but I also don’t spend a lot of time out and about alone or after dark.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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Emma

Emma

I’ve lived and traveled all over and KC is one of the safest places I feel I’ve been in! Downtown is a little iffy sometimes with homeless like most cities though. However I’ve never felt any discomfort and have even had plenty of great conversations with homeless which I haven’t found in other cities! It’s a Midwest city so people are friendly and the it’s not over populated which I love! It’s not a crazy fun place like some of my other travels but I’ve found some great spots and adventures that have kept me living here and not wanting to move :)

Posted: December 28, 2024
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Kansas City is safe but there are definitely places you should avoid going to. I typically feel comfortable going around the suburbs of Kansas City but the city itself can be different. I recommend getting to know the city and area more before completely traveling alone.

Posted: October 2, 2024
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I have lived here all my life in the suburbs and feel fairly safe in the suburbs and city area. Like with all cities, be more careful about your surroundings downtown. Some areas are better than others, but I haven’t had any issues myself in any area.

Posted: September 16, 2024
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Is Kansas City worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I rented a car from St. Louis and drove across the state to Kansas City, which was only a 3 hour drive (for those of you that want to do the opposite!) I felt very safe where I stayed, which was an Air BnB right outside of the Power and Light District. It was an easy walk or electric scooter ride into the P&LD. I highly recommend hopping on the train (I’m pretty sure it’s free?) that takes you from one end of the city to the other to explore more, getting off on all the stops. When I was there, the KC Live Block had a live 21+ country concert (Hot Country Nights - every Thursday during the summer) and it was amazing. The following night was a PBR event so I was able to watch a live rodeo. I went to a KC Royals game which was about a 20 minute commute outside of the city but a wonderful experience. Noteworthy food was Jack Stack and County Road Ice House for some quality BBQ, Cafe Corazon for latte flights.

Posted: April 19, 2024
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Meet locals in Kansas City

BrittELife

BrittELife

About Me

Hi! I am a 38 year old who loves to connect and explore! My career and personal life are amazing and I’m looking to meet other women who have a traveling and curious mindset.

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Angie

Angie

About Me

Hey there! I’m Angie and I arrived in Kansas City not long ago. I like many things and enjoy exploring more around the city!

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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Kansas City safe?

Women living in Kansas City consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is Kansas City safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Kansas City consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Kansas City?

Women living in Kansas City consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5