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

Crime per Capita in Bonne Terre

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

 

Bonne Terre, MO Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
C+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$6.18 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bonne Terre, MO

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

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Bonne Terre ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Bonne Terre's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bonne Terre is 29.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bonne Terre Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bonne Terre varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Bonne Terre, MO see the most incidents - about 67 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bonne Terre, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Bonne Terre for 2025 is $6,179,515. This translates to approximately $553 per resident and $1,459 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Bonne Terre. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bonne Terre Compared to Other Cities?

Bonne Terre, MO: $553
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,453 more than in Bonne Terre.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $331 less than in Bonne Terre

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bonne Terre for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bonne Terre
Cost per Bonne Terre Resident
Murder
$2.35 million
$210
Rape/Sexual Assault
$536,477
$48
Robbery
$183,082
$16
Assault
$978,211
$88
Kidnapping
$74,244
$7
Vehicle Theft
$336,853
$30
Burglary
$228,529
$20
Theft
$504,715
$45
Arson
$61,679
$6
Vandalism
$497,950
$45
Animal Cruelty
$5,299
$0
Drug Crimes
$395,477
$35
Identity Theft
$30,284
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$6,179,515
$553

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bonne Terre, 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 Bonne Terre totals $18,438,548 ($1,651 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,618,063 ($2,204 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 Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre has 2, have the same problem. Of Bonne Terre’s 11,171 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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Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.049
Robbery
0.5210
Rape
0.7920
Murder
0.1118
Total Violent Crime
4.474 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.724
Vehicle Theft
1.947
Burglary
2.255
Arson
0.2286
Total Property Crime
13.16 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1096
Drug Crimes
4.786
Vandalism
6.240
Identity Theft
0.3503
Animal Cruelty
0.0641
Total "Other" Rate
11.55 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bonne Terre 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
A-
B+
B+
A-
C+
C+
F
F
F
B+
A
A
A
A
A
C-
D+
D+
C+
A
A
D-
D-
D-
C+
C+
C+
B-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bonne Terre schools on SchoolGrade

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