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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$28.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for Chesterfield, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,330 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Chesterfield ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Chesterfield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chesterfield is 37.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chesterfield Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chesterfield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Chesterfield, MO see the most incidents - about 577 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 34 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chesterfield, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Chesterfield for 2025 is $28,160,315. This translates to approximately $552 per resident and $1,330 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Chesterfield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

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

Chesterfield, MO:	$552
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chesterfield is $552 per year, which is $87 more than the national average and $108 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chesterfield:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,455 more than in Chesterfield.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $330 less than in Chesterfield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Chesterfield	Cost per Chesterfield Resident
Murder	$8.04 million	$157
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.54 million	$50
Robbery	$591,019	$12
Assault	$1.59 million	$31
Kidnapping	$260,838	$5
Vehicle Theft	$6.77 million	$133
Burglary	$519,852	$10
Theft	$4.19 million	$82
Arson	$194,037	$4
Vandalism	$1.12 million	$22
Animal Cruelty	$36,710	$1
Drug Crimes	$2.16 million	$42
Identity Theft	$152,068	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$28,160,315	$552

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield totals $66,029,596 ($1,294 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $94,189,911 ($1,845 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 Chesterfield 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 northwest 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 Chesterfield has 9, have the same problem. Of Chesterfield’s 51,044 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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Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.083
Robbery	0.3681
Rape	0.8193
Murder	0.0838
Total Violent Crime	2.354 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.85
Vehicle Theft	8.561
Burglary	1.123
Arson	0.1574
Total Property Crime	25.69 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0843
Drug Crimes	5.734
Vandalism	3.082
Identity Theft	0.3849
Animal Cruelty	0.0972
Total "Other" Rate	9.382 (C)

Individual Chesterfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Clarkson Valley, MO	C	A-	C-
Town and Country, MO	C-	B+	D+
Winchester, MO	D-	C	D-
Ballwin, MO	C	B+	C-
Ellisville, MO	C	B+	C
Manchester, MO	D+	B-	D+
Creve Coeur, MO	D-	B-	D-
Wildwood, MO	B-	B+	B-
Twin Oaks, MO	C-	B+	C-
Grover, MO	B	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chesterfield 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
Euclid, OH	D-	D	D
Middletown, NY	C	D+	D+
Milton, FL	A+	A	A
New Albany, IN	C	C+	C+
Madison, MS	A+	A+	A+
Newburgh, NY	D+	D-	D-
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	C-	C-	C-
Rio Grande, PR	D-	D-	D-
Jeffersonville, IN	C	B-	B-
Sherman, TX	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield, MO average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Chesterfield schools on SchoolGrade

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