The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 65065, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$5.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for 65065, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,073 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 65065 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 65065, MO Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 65065 ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of zip codes but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to 65065's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 65065 is 64.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 65065 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 65065 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 11 in the north areas to 1 in 48 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 65065, MO see the most incidents - about 137 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 65065, MO

The total projected cost of crime in 65065 for 2025 is $5,885,742. This translates to approximately $872 per resident and $2,073 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in 65065. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 65065 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

65065, MO:	$872
63042, MO:	$3319
64157, MO:	$250
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 65065 is $872 per year, which is $408 more than the national average and $212 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 65065:

In 63042, MO, crime costs $3,319 per person, which is $2,447 more than in 65065.
In 64157, MO, crime costs $250 per person, which is $622 less than in 65065

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 65065 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 65065	Cost per 65065 Resident
Murder	$1.12 million	$167
Rape/Sexual Assault	$324,088	$48
Robbery	$135,031	$20
Assault	$1.85 million	$275
Kidnapping	$41,548	$6
Vehicle Theft	$198,077	$29
Burglary	$390,476	$58
Theft	$1.06 million	$156
Arson	$43,546	$6
Vandalism	$355,051	$53
Animal Cruelty	$4,908	$1
Drug Crimes	$320,107	$47
Identity Theft	$39,837	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$5,885,742	$872

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 65065, 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 65065 totals $9,542,756 ($1,414 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,428,498 ($2,286 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 65065 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 northeast 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 65065 has 7, have the same problem. Of 65065’s 6,749 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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65065 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 65065 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.560
Robbery	0.6361
Rape	0.7920
Murder	0.0887
Total Violent Crime	11.08 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	30.19
Vehicle Theft	1.895
Burglary	6.379
Arson	0.2672
Total Property Crime	38.73 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1015
Drug Crimes	6.412
Vandalism	7.364
Identity Theft	0.7626
Animal Cruelty	0.0983
Total "Other" Rate	14.74 (D)

Individual 65065 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 65065 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 65065.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
65049, MO	D	D-	D
65079, MO	C+	C	B-
65047, MO	C-	C-	C-
65052, MO	C+	D+	C+
65072, MO	B-	D+	B+
65017, MO	C	C-	C+
65020, MO	C+	D	B
65038, MO	D	C-	D
65037, MO	C-	C-	C
65083, MO	B-	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

65065 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
02675, MA	A+	A-	A-
99204, WA	F	F	F
97048, OR	D+	C	C
96094, CA	D	D-	D-
94028, CA	B	D+	D+
17061, PA	B+	A-	A-
15062, PA	C-	D+	D+
14464, NY	A	C+	C+
08008, NJ	C	B-	B-
07850, NJ	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 65065 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 65065, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 65065 schools on SchoolGrade

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