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

Crime per Capita in Bonham

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Bonham.

 

Bonham, MO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D
D+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$207,740

Cost of Crime™ for Bonham, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,337 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bonham 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 Bonham's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bonham is 32.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bonham Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bonham varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 83 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Bonham, MO see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bonham, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Bonham for 2025 is $207,740. This translates to approximately $523 per resident and $1,337 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Bonham. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Bonham, MO: $523
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bonham is $523 per year, which is $59 more than the national average and $137 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bonham:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,483 more than in Bonham.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $301 less than in Bonham

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bonham for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bonham
Cost per Bonham Resident
Murder
$62,078
$156
Rape/Sexual Assault
$17,996
$45
Robbery
$5,796
$15
Assault
$43,787
$110
Kidnapping
$5,054
$13
Vehicle Theft
$6,072
$15
Burglary
$14,498
$37
Theft
$28,875
$73
Arson
$1,335
$3
Vandalism
$8,030
$20
Animal Cruelty
$178
$0
Drug Crimes
$13,556
$34
Identity Theft
$484
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$207,740
$523

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bonham, 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 Bonham totals $511,197 ($1,288 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $718,937 ($1,811 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 Bonham 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 Bonham’s 397 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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Bonham 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 Bonham residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.840
Robbery
0.4641
Rape
0.7476
Murder
0.0832
Total Violent Crime
5.135 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.04
Vehicle Theft
0.9877
Burglary
4.026
Arson
0.1393
Total Property Crime
19.20 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2100
Drug Crimes
4.616
Vandalism
2.831
Identity Theft
0.1576
Animal Cruelty
0.0607
Total "Other" Rate
7.876 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
D
D+
B
C-
B-
B
C+
B
C
C
C
D+
D+
D+
D+
D
C-
C+
C
C+
C+
C-
B-
A
C+
A
B
C+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bonham 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
B-
B
B
A+
A+
A+
C+
C
C
D+
B-
B-
D
F
F
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A-
A-
B+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Bonham 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 Bonham, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bonham schools on SchoolGrade

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