Neighborhood Crime Report
Benton Heights
Kansas City, MO
C-
Crime Score
High crime rate
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
168
68% above avg
Robbery
69
31% below avg
Burglary
133
33% above avg
Larceny/Theft
128
28% above avg
Vehicle Theft
113
13% above avg
Demographics
$81,998
Average Home
$38,878
Average Income
282
Population
48.0
Average Age
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Benton Heights Details
Benton Heights, Kansas City Crime Information
Kansas City, MO neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
C-
Benton Heights
Kansas City, MO
Crime Score: C- – High crime rate
Updated today at 5:48pm
Low
High
282
Population
$38,878
Median Income
$81,998
Median Home Value
48.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
168
Robbery
69
Burglary
133
Larceny/Theft
128
Vehicle Theft
113
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$81,998
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
61.3%
Renter Occupied
38.7%
Cost of Living
↓
32% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-22%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-36%
🚗 Transportation
-28%
🏥 Healthcare
-35%
💡 Utilities
-2%
Demographics
Education Level
32.6%
High School+
14.8%
Bachelor's+
5.5%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
1.5%
Black/African American
93.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Asian
0.1%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
38° / 19°F
Summer (Jul)
90° / 68°F
🌧️
39.4"
Annual Rain
❄️
20.0"
Annual Snow
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About Benton Heights
Benton Heights is a neighborhood located in Kansas City, MO. With a crime score of C-, this area has high crime rate compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 282 residents with a median household income of $38,878.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities