The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 63135, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 63135

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 63135.

 

63135, MO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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F
Other Crime Grade
F

$30.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 63135, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $4,028 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 63135 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.

Is 63135, MO Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 63135 ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of zip codes but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to 63135's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 63135 is 88.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 63135 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 63135 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the northwest areas to 1 in 15 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 63135, MO see the most incidents - about 427 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 59 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 63135, MO

The total projected cost of crime in 63135 for 2025 is $30,167,417. This translates to approximately $1,673 per resident and $4,028 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.6% of the median household income in 63135. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 63135 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

63135, MO: $1673
63042, MO: $3319
64157, MO: $250
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 63135 is $1,673 per year, which is $1,209 more than the national average and $1,013 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 63135:
  • In 63042, MO, crime costs $3,319 per person, which is $1,646 more than in 63135.
  • In 64157, MO, crime costs $250 per person, which is $1,423 less than in 63135

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 63135 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 63135
Cost per 63135 Resident
Murder
$11.8 million
$652
Rape/Sexual Assault
$986,657
$55
Robbery
$797,464
$44
Assault
$5.35 million
$297
Kidnapping
$80,508
$4
Vehicle Theft
$3.69 million
$205
Burglary
$1.18 million
$65
Theft
$2.38 million
$132
Arson
$78,684
$4
Vandalism
$3.19 million
$177
Animal Cruelty
$12,577
$1
Drug Crimes
$565,850
$31
Identity Theft
$91,236
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$30,167,417
$1,673

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 63135, MO

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 63135 totals $84,239,563 ($4,673 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $114,406,980 ($6,346 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 63135 crime map, keep in mind that 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 south part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 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 63135 has 3, have the same problem. Of 63135’s 18,027 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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63135 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 63135 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
10.34
Robbery
1.406
Rape
0.9027
Murder
0.3470
Total Violent Crime
13.00 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
25.50
Vehicle Theft
13.23
Burglary
7.201
Arson
0.1807
Total Property Crime
46.11 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0737
Drug Crimes
4.243
Vandalism
24.79
Identity Theft
0.6539
Animal Cruelty
0.0943
Total "Other" Rate
29.86 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 63135 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 63135.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

63135 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A+
A+
B
C
C
F
F
F
D+
D
D
A
A
A
B
B
B
B-
A-
A-
A-
A
A
D+
D+
D+
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, 63135 is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 63135, MO average SchoolGrade of F, with 9% actual proficiency versus 13% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 63135 schools on SchoolGrade

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