Is living in NE Kansas City safe?

Question

We are going to relocate to Kansas City and was wondering what it's like in the NE area, like Gladstone and Independence Ave? Is it a good place/neighbohod for kids? Is it a safe neighborhood?

I wish to thank everyone for their answers.

Answer 1

Stay away from Independence Avenue. It is a gang strong hold. Gladstone is nice. Look into the Lee's Summit and Blue Springs areas too.
If you are up for the higher end living try Johnson County Kansas - Overland Park, Leawood, & Olathe.
Talk to the company you will be working for and see what's near. While we aren't like LA, we can have some nasty traffic at times. Although you can go almost anywhere in the city in about 30-45 minutes.
Stay out of the city of Kansas City, MO for schools. They are having HUGE problems with accredidation and the school board is about as corrupt as they can get. Stick with the burbs!
Good luck.

Answer 2

no way! Independence ave. is awful! I live in Prairie Village and it takes about 10 minutes to get into the city. It is a great area for kids and Shawnee Mission school district is one of the best in the country(especially shawnee mission east). Its a small town but I am 13 and i have been raised here and I love it!

Answer 3

Gladstone and independence has some beautiful homes...schools probably not the best. While not a horrible neighborhood, caution is suggested!

Answer 4

There is a great deal of drugs and prostitution in the area. Most gang violence radiates from these types of areas. If you're not a gang member or up to no good you should be fine. I used to live there given a choice it is not ideal. Most people who are murdered are gang affiliated. I think it is also important to mention that people are tired of crime in the area and been known to throw things and even shoot at Johns while they are having sex with hookers. It also happens off Prospect.