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United States · Assessed 13 October 2026
70
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-10T19:41:02.6992267-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateMugging and armed robbery occur at elevated rates in the northeast and southeast quadrants, especially near public transit stops after dark.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are reported in crowded areas like City Market and during large events at Arrowhead Stadium.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed feelings
63/100
Recent visitor reports indicate feeling safe during daylight hours in tourist zones, but many express unease walking alone at night in certain neighborhoods due to persistent violent crime concerns.
Yes. Kansas City is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though violent crime remains elevated in certain areas.
The city's composite safety index of 71/100 reflects moderate crime risks balanced by strong institutions and low terrorism threat. Visitors should remain alert in specific neighborhoods, particularly after dark, while benefiting from effective policing and World Cup-related security enhancements.
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Full briefing
Kansas City is seeing increased security presence due to upcoming World Cup matches, which has contributed to a measurable drop in violent crime over recent months. Despite this improvement, neighborhoods in the northeast and southeast parts of the city continue to experience higher rates of robbery and assault, particularly after dark, prompting advisories to avoid isolated areas and poorly lit streets. Visitors report feeling secure in daylight hours across popular districts like the Country Club Plaza and downtown, but many describe heightened anxiety at night, aligning with survey data showing only 32 out of 100 feel safe walking alone after dark.
Pickpocketing remains a concern in high-traffic zones such as City Market and around stadiums during events, where crowds create opportunities for bag-snatching. The dossier notes specific risks including fraudulent ticket resales for World Cup fixtures and potential overcharging by unlicensed drivers near venues, both of which travelers should guard against by using official channels and verified services. Recent incidents include an admitted arson attack at a Tesla dealer in June and ongoing discussions about gun violence impacting event safety, though no active disaster alerts or terrorism threats are present.
To stay safe, travelers should rely on official World Cup shuttle services for movement between hotels and stadiums, refrain from displaying valuables in nightlife areas, and remain in well-populated, illuminated parts of the city after dark. While the overall environment is secure for those exercising normal precautions, staying aware of localized crime patterns and following venue-specific guidance will further reduce risk during the busy tournament period. The combination of improved policing, infrastructure preparations, and visitor-focused initiatives has enhanced safety, though vigilance in certain areas remains advisable.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Kansas City districts for visitors: 3 safer, 4 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Kansas City safety map.
East Side (e.g., Blue Hills, Swope Parkway)avoidHigher violent crime per dossier; avoid non-essential visits, especially after dark.
Power & Light DistrictcautionEntertainment area; safe during events but pickpocketing risk increases at night, especially after bars close.
WestportcautionHistoric nightlife area; moderate petty theft risk late at night, avoid walking alone after 2 a.m.
18th & Vine Jazz DistrictcautionCultural hub; daytime safe, but isolated at night — use rideshares after dark due to sporadic vandalism reports.
Downtown LoopcautionBusiness core; safe 9 a.m.–6 p.m., but empty after hours increases opportunistic theft risk.
Country Club PlazasaferUpscale shopping district with regular patrols; low violent crime, safe day and night.
Crossroads Arts DistrictsaferTrendy galleries and restaurants; well-lit and patrolled, minimal crime reported in recent dossier.
River MarketsaferFarmer's market and lofts; active daytime use, low crime, good lighting and foot traffic.
07 · After Dark
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Mugging and armed robbery occur at elevated rates in the northeast and southeast quadrants, especially near public transit stops after dark.
After dark, be most careful around East Side (e.g., Blue Hills, Swope Parkway), Power & Light District, Westport, 18th & Vine Jazz District. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Kansas City is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though violent crime remains elevated in certain areas. The city's composite safety index of 71/100 reflects moderate crime risks balanced by strong institutions and low terrorism threat. Visitors should remain alert in specific neighborhoods, particularly after dark, while benefiting from effective policing and World Cup-related security enhancements. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Kansas City report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Field research flags East Side (e.g., Blue Hills, Swope Parkway) as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Kansas City ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 70/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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