Property Crime per Capita in Missouri
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Missouri residents.
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D |
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Property Crime Grade |
D+ |
Other Crime Grade |
D |
$1.1 billion
Cost of Crime™ for Missouri
In 2025, property crime will cost $453 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Missouri in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of property crime is higher than that of the average US state. Missouri ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of states but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Missouri's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.
The property crime rate in Missouri is 22.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Missouri residents generally consider the central part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Missouri varies by city - ranging from 1 in 37 in the east cities to 1 in 60 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Missouri see the most incidents - about 60,252 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 2,057 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Missouri
The total projected cost of crime in Missouri for 2025 is $1,147,525,130. This translates to approximately $182 per resident and $453 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Missouri. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.8%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Missouri Compared to Other States?
| Missouri: | $182 |
|---|---|
| Washington: | $259 |
| New Hampshire: | $64 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Missouri is $182 per year, which is $46 more than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Missouri:
- In Washington, crime costs $259 per person, which is $77 more than in Missouri.
- In New Hampshire, crime costs $64 per person, which is $118 less than in Missouri
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Missouri for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Missouri |
Cost per Missouri Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$477.4 million |
$76 |
Burglary |
$160.2 million |
$25 |
Theft |
$484.0 million |
$77 |
Arson |
$25.9 million |
$4 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$1,147,525,130 |
$182 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Missouri
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Missouri totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,147,525,130 ($182 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the Missouri property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the state has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Missouri has 2, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Missouri has 983, have the same problem. Of Missouri’s 6,308,241 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Missouri residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
14.82 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.887 |
Burglary |
2.800 |
Arson |
0.1703 |
Total Property Crime |
22.67 (D+) |
Individual Missouri Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, the rate of property crime in Missouri is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to Missouri.
Nearby State | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D- | D- | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B | B+ | |
D+ | C- | C | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
A- | B- | B+ | |
C+ | B+ | C+ | |
D | D- | D | |
B- | A- | B | |
C+ | B- | B- |
Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations
Missouri is higher versus other states of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.
Similar State | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D- | D- | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | C+ | C+ | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
D+ | D- | D- | |
B+ | B | B | |
A- | B- | B- | |
A- | B | B |
Considering only the property crime rate, Missouri is as safe as the national average.
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