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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$27,680

Cost of Crime™ for Charter Oak, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,848 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Charter Oak ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Charter Oak's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Charter Oak is 41.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Charter Oak Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Charter Oak varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Charter Oak, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Charter Oak for 2025 is $27,680. This translates to approximately $748 per resident and $1,848 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Charter Oak. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Charter Oak Compared to Other Cities?

Charter Oak, MO:	$748
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Charter Oak is $748 per year, which is $284 more than the national average and $88 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Charter Oak:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,258 more than in Charter Oak.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $526 less than in Charter Oak

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Charter Oak	Cost per Charter Oak Resident
Murder	$12,014	$325
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,620	$44
Robbery	$755	$20
Assault	$4,645	$126
Kidnapping	$337	$9
Vehicle Theft	$579	$16
Burglary	$936	$25
Theft	$4,352	$118
Arson	$191	$5
Vandalism	$857	$23
Animal Cruelty	$18	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,285	$35
Identity Theft	$91	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$27,680	$748

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Charter Oak, 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 Charter Oak totals $88,775 ($2,399 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $116,455 ($3,147 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 Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak’s 37 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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Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.371
Robbery	0.6486
Rape	0.7220
Murder	0.1728
Total Violent Crime	5.914 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.71
Vehicle Theft	1.010
Burglary	2.789
Arson	0.2141
Total Property Crime	26.73 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1502
Drug Crimes	4.694
Vandalism	3.244
Identity Theft	0.3181
Animal Cruelty	0.0652
Total "Other" Rate	8.471 (C)

Individual Charter Oak Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Canalou, MO	C+	D-	A
Catron, MO	D-	F	C-
La Valle, MO	D-	D-	F
Kewanee, MO	B+	C	A+
Matthews, MO	B-	D-	A+
North Lilbourn, MO	F	C+	F
Delmo, MO	D-	F	C
Penermon, MO	C+	D+	B+
Frisco, MO	D-	D-	D-
Parma, MO	C-	D	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Charter Oak 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
Rural Grove, NY	A+	B+	B+
Dorena, MO	D-	D+	D+
Drakesbad, CA	D-	D	D
Dry Hill, TN	D-	F	F
Duran, NM	D-	D-	D-
Elmira, MO	A	B	B
Headsville, TX	D+	B	B
Herrings Crossroads, NC	C+	D	D
Rulison, CO	F	F	F
Donnan, IA	C+	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Charter Oak is as safe as 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 Charter Oak, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Charter Oak schools on SchoolGrade

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