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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$14.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Branson, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,405 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Branson ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Branson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Branson is 46.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Branson Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Branson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Branson, MO see the most incidents - about 312 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Branson, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Branson for 2025 is $14,572,320. This translates to approximately $561 per resident and $1,405 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Branson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Branson, MO:	$561
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Branson is $561 per year, which is $96 more than the national average and $100 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Branson:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,446 more than in Branson.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $339 less than in Branson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Branson	Cost per Branson Resident
Murder	$2.71 million	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.21 million	$46
Robbery	$353,067	$14
Assault	$2.63 million	$101
Kidnapping	$456,709	$18
Vehicle Theft	$564,049	$22
Burglary	$925,057	$36
Theft	$3.19 million	$123
Arson	$133,029	$5
Vandalism	$957,098	$37
Animal Cruelty	$21,014	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.27 million	$49
Identity Theft	$164,586	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$14,572,320	$561

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Branson, 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 Branson totals $24,557,802 ($945 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $39,130,122 ($1,505 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 Branson 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 east 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 Branson has 22, have the same problem. Of Branson’s 25,995 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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Branson 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 Branson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.519
Robbery	0.4318
Rape	0.7660
Murder	0.0554
Total Violent Crime	4.772 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.69
Vehicle Theft	1.401
Burglary	3.923
Arson	0.2119
Total Property Crime	29.23 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2898
Drug Crimes	6.596
Vandalism	5.154
Identity Theft	0.8180
Animal Cruelty	0.1093
Total "Other" Rate	12.97 (D)

Individual Branson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hollister, MO	C-	C-	C
Bull Creek, MO	D	B+	D-
Merriam Woods, MO	C+	C	B-
Indian Point, MO	D-	D-	D
Rockaway Beach, MO	C	C	C
Table Rock, MO	C+	C+	A
Powersite, MO	C	D+	C+
Reeds Spring, MO	C	C-	C
Kirbyville, MO	B	B	B
Forsyth, MO	C+	D+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Branson 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
Defiance, OH	B	B-	B-
Tysons Corner, VA	F	A	A
Norton Shores, MI	C+	D	D
Duncan, OK	D	D+	D+
Duarte, CA	C+	C	C
Union, KY	A-	A	A
University Park, TX	D+	C+	C+
Marietta, OH	C+	C+	C+
Wakefield, MA	A-	A-	A-
Warrensburg, MO	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Branson is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Branson, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Branson schools on SchoolGrade

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