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Is Raymore, Missouri Safe?

Population 26,633 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Raymore is a smaller community of 26,633 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,318 per 100K.

Raymore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRaymoreMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1784.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1318.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate323.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1785/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Raymore

Violent crime in Raymore is close to the national average. The rate of 351.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1784.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,318 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Raymore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,318
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft323
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Raymore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Raymore
351.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Raymore
1784.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Raymore Safety

Is Raymore safe?
Not especially. Raymore earns a C with a crime rate of 213.6 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 Raymore?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1784.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Raymore safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Raymore has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Raymore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Raymore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Raymore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Raymore?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Raymore's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Raymore compare to other cities in Missouri?
Middle of the pack for Missouri. Raymore isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Missouri cities.
How safe is Raymore to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Raymore?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Raymore?
351.5 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) 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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