According to the latest crime data Map Quest Travel ranked the countries most dangerous cities with Missouri representing Kansas City #17, Springfield #4, and The Gateway to the West #1.....Neighborhood Scout listed Kansas City #17, Springfield #12, and Saint Louis #2....and CBS News went off 2019 FBI crime statistics and had Springfield #5, and Saint Louis #2, Kansas City was not in their top 50. Of course "There is nothing to fear but fear itself," but hey be careful out there! I'd say you're probably a lot less likely to be a victim of violent crime while fishing....UNLESS YOU ARE CREEPING TO CLOSE TO MY HONEY HOLE