Is Kansas City or St. Charles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Charles is safer than Kansas City (Safety Score 74/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100,000 versus 6,224 for Kansas City — 84% lower. Kansas City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Charles has a 93% lower rate.
Note: Kansas City is 7.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Kansas City, MO?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Kansas City | St. Charles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,224.4 | 1,023.0 | +5,201.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,547.4 | 135.8 | +1,411.6 |
| Murder Rate | 27.6 | 4.2 | +23.4 |
| Rape Rate | 74.7 | 18.0 | +56.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 254.0 | 18.0 | +236.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,191.2 | 94.3 | +1,096.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,677.0 | 887.1 | +3,789.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 490.4 | 54.1 | +436.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,454.9 | 702.8 | +1,752.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,731.8 | 130.3 | +1,601.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kansas City or St. Charles safer?
St. Charles is safer with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100K vs 6,224 for Kansas City — a 84% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Kansas City has a violent crime rate of 1,547.4 per 100K while St. Charles has 135.8. St. Charles has lower violent crime.
About Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri, straddles the Missouri River and is known for its distinct barbecue style. It's the largest city in Missouri by population, with a diverse metropolitan area. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 511,437, Kansas City has a total crime rate of 6,224.4 per 100,000 residents.
About St. Charles, MO
St. Charles, Missouri, a historic city along the Missouri River, served as the first state capital. It's the county seat of St. Charles County, a rapidly growing area in greater St. Louis. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 72,143, St. Charles has a total crime rate of 1,023.0 per 100,000 residents.