KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City saw a drop in violent and property crimes in 2025, with homicides reaching their lowest level in seven years and non-fatal shootings down by more than 30 percent, according to the Kansas City Police Department.
Here are the numbers KCPD released for 2025 compared to 2024:
- Homicides fell by 5%
- It was the lowest number of homicides since 2018.
- Homicide clearance rate was 75%
- The national average is 58%
- Non-fatal shootings fell by 31%
- Robberies fell by 27%
- Property damage fell by 19%
- Stealing fell by 15%
- Stolen autos fell by 32%
“Kansas City is getting safer, as we add more officers while working hand-in-hand with our community and partners,” Police Chief Stacey Graves said.
“The progress is real, and we will continue to work hard every day for Kansas City.”…