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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$95,496

Cost of Crime™ for Chambersburg, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,780 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Chambersburg ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Chambersburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chambersburg is 34.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chambersburg Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chambersburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Chambersburg, MO see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chambersburg, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Chambersburg for 2025 is $95,496. This translates to approximately $589 per resident and $1,780 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Chambersburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Chambersburg, MO:	$589
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chambersburg is $589 per year, which is $125 more than the national average and $71 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chambersburg:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,417 more than in Chambersburg.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $367 less than in Chambersburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Chambersburg	Cost per Chambersburg Resident
Murder	$42,382	$262
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,977	$49
Robbery	$4,078	$25
Assault	$6,845	$42
Kidnapping	$2,667	$16
Vehicle Theft	$1,011	$6
Burglary	$4,062	$25
Theft	$15,668	$97
Arson	$763	$5
Vandalism	$3,056	$19
Animal Cruelty	$117	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,697	$41
Identity Theft	$173	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$95,496	$589

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg totals $322,505 ($1,991 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $418,000 ($2,580 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 Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg’s 162 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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Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.471
Robbery	0.8003
Rape	0.8121
Murder	0.1392
Total Violent Crime	3.223 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.67
Vehicle Theft	0.4029
Burglary	2.764
Arson	0.1949
Total Property Crime	22.04 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2716
Drug Crimes	5.589
Vandalism	2.640
Identity Theft	0.1378
Animal Cruelty	0.0978
Total "Other" Rate	8.736 (C)

Individual Chambersburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Peaksville, MO	D+	C	D
Luray, MO	D+	C	D
Medill, MO	D-	D	D-
Revere, MO	D	D+	D-
Farmington, IA	C+	B+	C+
Mount Sterling, IA	A+	A	A+
St. Patrick, MO	D+	D	D
Kahoka, MO	D+	D	C-
Arbela, MO	D+	C-	D+
Bonaparte, IA	D	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chambersburg 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
Rio en Medio, NM	F	F	F
Hubly, IL	B+	C-	C-
Sickles Corner, PA	A+	B+	B+
Shuler, AR	D-	D	D
Huggins, MO	C-	D-	D-
Jasper Mills, OH	B-	C+	C+
Saxis, VA	D-	D-	D-
Kings Creek, NC	C-	A-	A-
Rokeby Lock, OH	D-	F	F
Kiousville, OH	C	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Chambersburg is safer 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 Chambersburg, MO average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Chambersburg schools on SchoolGrade

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