DATA-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP • PLATTE COUNTY

Platte County Public Safety
The Facts Matter

Crime is worsening in the Northland!! It may be getting better elsewhere, but you know it, I know it and the statistics know it. Platte County earns a B grade for violent crime — safer than 64% of U.S. counties and better than many neighbors. But with rapid growth, we cannot stand still.

See the Data Support Frank's Plan
B
Violent Crime Grade
3.06
Violent crimes per 1,000 residents
64th
Percentile for safety nationwide
$619
Annual cost of crime per household
Data-Driven Leadership

Platte County Public Safety Snapshot

Platte County earns a B grade for violent crime according to CrimeGrade.org — safer than 64% of U.S. counties and better than the Missouri and national averages. Our violent crime rate is 3.06 incidents per 1,000 residents.

While Platte is safer than many surrounding counties, rapid growth and regional challenges mean we cannot stand still. Frank Pendleton is committed to keeping our neighborhoods safe.

County Violent Crime Grade Overall Crime Grade Notes
Platte County, MO B C+ 3.06 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Safer than 64% of U.S. counties.
Clay County, MO B- C Immediate eastern neighbor
Jackson County, MO D- D- Kansas City core — significantly higher violent crime
Buchanan County, MO D D+ St. Joseph region
Leavenworth County, KS B C+ Nearby Kansas county

Source: CrimeGrade.org (projections based on recent data and trends). Violent crime rate for Platte County: 3.056 per 1,000 residents.

Frank Pendleton's Commitment
“While Platte County is safer than many surrounding areas, we cannot be complacent. When elected, I will fight to bring crime down further by ensuring our law enforcement agencies have the funding, training, and support they need. We will back the blue, prioritize prevention, and hold violent offenders accountable so every family in District 14 can feel secure.”
— Frank Pendleton, Candidate for Missouri House District 14
Frank's Plan

Smart, Tough Public Safety

Crime has become a significant problem in the Northland. Frank will:

  • • Fully fund law enforcement and first responders and provide enough officers to deter crime and catch criminals.
  • • Reform juvenile justice — don’t ruin a life over a childhood mistake but teach consequences for bad behavior. Anything less produces the next generation of criminals.
  • • Mandate truth in sentencing.
  • • Provide adequate number of prison beds to accommodate the incarcerated population.
  • • Excusing bad behavior exacerbates crime and holding people accountable diminishes it.
See Frank's full priorities on the main site →

Platte County families deserve proven leadership on public safety.

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