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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$905,485

Cost of Crime™ for Birch Tree, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,421 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Birch Tree ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Birch Tree's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Birch Tree is 29.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Birch Tree Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Birch Tree varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Birch Tree, MO see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Birch Tree, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Birch Tree for 2025 is $905,485. This translates to approximately $553 per resident and $1,421 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Birch Tree. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Birch Tree Compared to Other Cities?

Birch Tree, MO:	$553
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Birch Tree is $553 per year, which is $89 more than the national average and $107 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Birch Tree:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,454 more than in Birch Tree.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $331 less than in Birch Tree

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Birch Tree	Cost per Birch Tree Resident
Murder	$320,052	$195
Rape/Sexual Assault	$79,182	$48
Robbery	$24,912	$15
Assault	$187,368	$114
Kidnapping	$12,334	$8
Vehicle Theft	$25,720	$16
Burglary	$33,219	$20
Theft	$81,733	$50
Arson	$8,312	$5
Vandalism	$48,104	$29
Animal Cruelty	$664	$0
Drug Crimes	$58,432	$36
Identity Theft	$25,454	$16
Total Cost of Crime	$905,485	$553

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Birch Tree, 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 Birch Tree totals $2,557,320 ($1,561 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,462,805 ($2,114 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 Birch Tree 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 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 Birch Tree’s 1,638 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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Birch Tree 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 Birch Tree residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.983
Robbery	0.4835
Rape	0.7973
Murder	0.1040
Total Violent Crime	5.368 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.635
Vehicle Theft	1.014
Burglary	2.236
Arson	0.2101
Total Property Crime	13.09 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1242
Drug Crimes	4.823
Vandalism	4.111
Identity Theft	2.008
Animal Cruelty	0.0548
Total "Other" Rate	11.12 (D+)

Individual Birch Tree Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pine Crest, MO	C+	C-	B
Delaware, MO	D	D	D+
Winona, MO	D-	F	D
Mountain View, MO	D+	D+	D
Turnerville, MO	D	D-	D+
New Liberty, MO	D	F	D
Munsell, MO	D-	D-	D
Trask, MO	C	D	C+
White Church, MO	A-	B	A-
Fremont, MO	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Birch Tree is higher 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
Haines, AK	C	F	F
Branchville, IN	A+	A	A
New Berlin, IL	A+	C+	C+
Galatia, IL	A-	B	B
Smithton, MO	B-	D+	D+
Rush, KY	B-	B	B
Avoca, IA	B-	C-	C-
Kingsley, IA	D+	A-	A-
Kaleva, MI	B	D+	D+
Jamesport, MO	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Birch Tree 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 Birch Tree, MO average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Birch Tree schools on SchoolGrade

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