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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$1.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ash Grove, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $930 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Ash Grove ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Ash Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ash Grove is 18.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ash Grove Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ash Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ash Grove, MO see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ash Grove, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Ash Grove for 2025 is $1,197,917. This translates to approximately $369 per resident and $930 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Ash Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ash Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Ash Grove, MO:	$369
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ash Grove is $369 per year, which is $96 less than the national average and $292 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ash Grove:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,638 more than in Ash Grove.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $147 less than in Ash Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ash Grove	Cost per Ash Grove Resident
Murder	$431,481	$133
Rape/Sexual Assault	$151,954	$47
Robbery	$60,327	$19
Assault	$127,828	$39
Kidnapping	$27,901	$9
Vehicle Theft	$72,174	$22
Burglary	$49,439	$15
Theft	$90,770	$28
Arson	$14,242	$4
Vandalism	$55,863	$17
Animal Cruelty	$1,835	$1
Drug Crimes	$106,833	$33
Identity Theft	$7,269	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,197,917	$369

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ash Grove, 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 Ash Grove totals $3,649,909 ($1,123 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,847,826 ($1,492 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 Ash Grove 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 north part of the city 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 have the same problem. Of Ash Grove’s 3,250 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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Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.370
Robbery	0.5901
Rape	0.7711
Murder	0.0706
Total Violent Crime	2.801 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.393
Vehicle Theft	1.434
Burglary	1.677
Arson	0.1815
Total Property Crime	8.686 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1416
Drug Crimes	4.444
Vandalism	2.406
Identity Theft	0.2890
Animal Cruelty	0.0763
Total "Other" Rate	7.357 (B-)

Individual Ash Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lawrenceburg, MO	C+	C	C
Bois D Arc, MO	B	B-	B
Paris Springs, MO	B+	B-	A
Everton, MO	D+	C+	D
Halltown, MO	B	C+	B
Walnut Grove, MO	B+	C	B+
Stinson, MO	C+	C	C+
Willard, MO	B-	B	C+
Heatonville, MO	C+	C+	C+
Republic, MO	B-	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ash Grove is lower 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
Carson, WA	D	C-	C-
Crownpoint, NM	F	F	F
Middlefield, CT	A-	A+	A+
Moss Beach, CA	C	D	D
Mattapoisett, MA	A+	B+	B+
East Gaffney, SC	D-	F	F
Goreville, IL	B	B+	B+
Farris, MN	D-	D	D
Madawaska, ME	D	A-	A-
Stamford, TX	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Ash Grove is safer than the Missouri state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ash Grove, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Ash Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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