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Is Lee's Summit, Missouri Safe?

Population 107,514 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lee's Summit earns a C- safety grade with 237.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,693 per 100K.

Lee's Summit Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLee's SummitMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2073.42080.71,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1693.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate516.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2073/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lee's Summit

Violent crime in Lee's Summit is below the national average. The rate of 304.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2073.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,693 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lee's Summit Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,693
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft516
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lee's Summit Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lee's Summit
304.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lee's Summit
2073.4
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lee's Summit Safety

Is Lee's Summit safe?
Not especially. Lee's Summit earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lee's Summit?
237.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2073.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lee's Summit safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lee's Summit's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,693 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lee's Summit?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lee's Summit generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lee's Summit police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lee's Summit?
No. Crime in Lee's Summit has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lee's Summit compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Lee's Summit ranks behind about 75% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lee's Summit to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lee's Summit?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.8 per-thousand rate put Lee's Summit below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lee's Summit?
304.6 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (72), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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