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Is Kearney, Missouri Safe?

Population 11,296 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Kearney faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,984 per 100K.

Kearney Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKearneyMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.0333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2249.32080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1984.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate233.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

259.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2249/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kearney

Violent crime in Kearney is close to the national average. The rate of 350.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2249.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,984 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kearney Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary434
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,984
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft233
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Kearney Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kearney
350.0
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kearney
2249.3
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kearney Safety

Is Kearney safe?
Not especially. Kearney earns a D with a crime rate of 259.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kearney?
259.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2249.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kearney safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kearney's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,984 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kearney?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kearney generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kearney police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kearney?
No. Crime in Kearney has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kearney compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Kearney ranks behind about 84% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kearney to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kearney?
Bad. A D grade and 259.9 per-thousand rate put Kearney below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kearney?
350.0 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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