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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$11.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Belton, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $999 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Belton ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Belton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Belton is 26.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Belton Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Belton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Belton, MO see the most incidents - about 159 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 45 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Belton, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Belton for 2025 is $11,349,286. This translates to approximately $400 per resident and $999 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Belton. 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): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Belton, MO:	$400
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Belton is $400 per year, which is $64 less than the national average and $260 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Belton:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,607 more than in Belton.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $178 less than in Belton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Belton	Cost per Belton Resident
Murder	$3.11 million	$110
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.25 million	$44
Robbery	$313,133	$11
Assault	$1.55 million	$55
Kidnapping	$299,406	$11
Vehicle Theft	$745,175	$26
Burglary	$436,651	$15
Theft	$1.58 million	$56
Arson	$136,671	$5
Vandalism	$929,776	$33
Animal Cruelty	$13,656	$0
Drug Crimes	$881,268	$31
Identity Theft	$101,825	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$11,349,286	$400

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Belton, 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 Belton totals $27,134,099 ($956 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $38,483,384 ($1,356 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 Belton 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 central 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, of which Belton has 5, have the same problem. Of Belton’s 28,380 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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Belton 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 Belton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.904
Robbery	0.3508
Rape	0.7255
Murder	0.0583
Total Violent Crime	3.038 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.76
Vehicle Theft	1.696
Burglary	1.696
Arson	0.1994
Total Property Crime	14.35 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1740
Drug Crimes	4.198
Vandalism	4.586
Identity Theft	0.4636
Animal Cruelty	0.0650
Total "Other" Rate	9.486 (C)

Individual Belton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Raymore, MO	B+	B	B+
Loch Lloyd, MO	A-	A	A-
Grandview, MO	D-	D-	D-
Shawnee Mission, KS	B+	A-	B+
Jaudon, MO	B-	B	C
Stilwell, KS	B+	A	B+
Peculiar, MO	B-	C+	C+
Leawood, KS	D+	B+	D
Lake Winnebago, MO	A-	A+	A-
Bucyrus, KS	A-	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Belton 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
Alabaster, AL	C+	B+	B+
Waynesboro, PA	A	A-	A-
Balch Springs, TX	D-	D-	D-
Benicia, CA	C	D+	D+
Middletown, NJ	A	A+	A+
Patterson, CA	C	D	D
Mokena, IL	A-	A	A
Montrose Heights, VA	D+	B	B
Mount Vernon, OH	C+	B	B
Muscatine, IA	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Belton 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 Belton, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Belton schools on SchoolGrade

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