The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Chamois, 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?

$316,174

Cost of Crime™ for Chamois, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,485 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Chamois ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Chamois's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chamois is 35.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chamois Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chamois varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Chamois, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Chamois for 2025 is $316,174. This translates to approximately $618 per resident and $1,485 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Chamois. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Chamois, MO:	$618
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chamois is $618 per year, which is $153 more than the national average and $43 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chamois:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,389 more than in Chamois.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $396 less than in Chamois

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Chamois	Cost per Chamois Resident
Murder	$124,856	$244
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,980	$51
Robbery	$8,759	$17
Assault	$46,496	$91
Kidnapping	$5,278	$10
Vehicle Theft	$3,207	$6
Burglary	$17,822	$35
Theft	$38,456	$75
Arson	$2,195	$4
Vandalism	$28,303	$55
Animal Cruelty	$279	$1
Drug Crimes	$13,604	$27
Identity Theft	$941	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$316,174	$618

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chamois, 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 Chamois totals $966,667 ($1,888 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,282,841 ($2,506 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 Chamois 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 north 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 Chamois’s 512 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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Chamois 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 Chamois residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.162
Robbery	0.5439
Rape	0.8369
Murder	0.1298
Total Violent Crime	4.673 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.50
Vehicle Theft	0.4045
Burglary	3.838
Arson	0.1775
Total Property Crime	18.92 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1700
Drug Crimes	3.592
Vandalism	7.738
Identity Theft	0.2374
Animal Cruelty	0.0735
Total "Other" Rate	11.81 (D+)

Individual Chamois Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Freedom, MO	D+	D+	C-
Portland, MO	C-	D+	C+
Morrison, MO	D+	D+	D+
Luystown, MO	B-	C	B
Mokane, MO	B+	D+	A+
Frankenstein, MO	C+	C-	B-
Mint Hill, MO	B-	C	B+
Bluffton, MO	D+	D	C-
Steedman, MO	C-	D+	C+
Hope, MO	B-	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chamois 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
Shandaken, NY	C+	D-	D-
Extension, LA	A-	C-	C-
Fairhope, PA	C	A-	A-
Fairview, IA	B	C+	C+
Fairview, IL	C+	B	B
Fairview, WY	A-	A	A
Farris, OK	B-	B	B
Fassett, PA	A	A-	A-
Fawnskin, CA	F	F	F
Fillmore, MO	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Chamois 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 Chamois, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Chamois schools on SchoolGrade

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