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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$277,725

Cost of Crime™ for Asbury, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,459 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Asbury ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Asbury's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Asbury is 32.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Asbury Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Asbury varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Asbury, MO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Asbury, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Asbury for 2025 is $277,725. This translates to approximately $534 per resident and $1,459 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Asbury. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Asbury Compared to Other Cities?

Asbury, MO:	$534
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Asbury is $534 per year, which is $70 more than the national average and $126 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Asbury:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,472 more than in Asbury.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $312 less than in Asbury

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Asbury	Cost per Asbury Resident
Murder	$96,572	$186
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,808	$44
Robbery	$10,186	$20
Assault	$46,325	$89
Kidnapping	$4,044	$8
Vehicle Theft	$6,933	$13
Burglary	$15,625	$30
Theft	$39,565	$76
Arson	$1,679	$3
Vandalism	$12,470	$24
Animal Cruelty	$286	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,935	$36
Identity Theft	$2,299	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$277,725	$534

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Asbury, 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 Asbury totals $765,503 ($1,472 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,043,228 ($2,006 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 Asbury 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Asbury’s 520 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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Asbury 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 Asbury residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.102
Robbery	0.6227
Rape	0.7234
Murder	0.0988
Total Violent Crime	4.547 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.69
Vehicle Theft	0.8610
Burglary	3.313
Arson	0.1337
Total Property Crime	19.00 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1283
Drug Crimes	4.923
Vandalism	3.357
Identity Theft	0.5711
Animal Cruelty	0.0743
Total "Other" Rate	9.053 (C)

Individual Asbury Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Waco, MO	D+	D	D
Opolis, KS	D+	C-	D
Medoc, MO	C-	D+	C-
Kniveton, KS	C-	D+	C+
Kirkwood, KS	D	D+	D
Nashville, MO	C	D+	C+
Neck City, MO	B	C	A-
Weir, KS	D	D	C-
Oronogo, MO	B-	B-	B-
Smithfield, MO	B+	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Asbury is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Allentown, GA	B-	C	C
New Canton, TN	D+	D	D
New Effington, SD	D-	D+	D+
Orangeville, IN	A-	A	A
Leader, MN	C+	A-	A-
Laws, CA	D	F	F
Boys Ranch, TX	D	D	D
Sandy Springs, MS	A	A+	A+
La Push, WA	D	D	D
Kake, AK	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Asbury is safer than the Missouri state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Asbury, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Asbury schools on SchoolGrade

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