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Is Raytown, Missouri Safe?

Population 29,154 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Raytown is a smaller community of 29,154 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,329 per 100K.

Raytown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRaytownMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1938.82080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1329.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate205.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1939/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Raytown

Violent crime in Raytown is below the national average. The rate of 277.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1938.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,329 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Raytown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary373
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,329
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft205
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Raytown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Raytown
277.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Raytown
1938.8
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Raytown Safety

Is Raytown safe?
Not especially. Raytown earns a C with a crime rate of 221.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Raytown?
221.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1938.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Raytown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Raytown's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,329 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Raytown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Raytown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Raytown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Raytown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Raytown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Raytown compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Raytown ranks behind about 76% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Raytown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Raytown?
Bad. A C grade and 221.6 per-thousand rate put Raytown below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Raytown?
277.5 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (42), 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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