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

Crime per Capita in Climax Springs

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Climax Springs.

 

Climax Springs, MO Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
C
Other Crime Grade
D+

$651,172

Cost of Crime™ for Climax Springs, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,398 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Climax Springs ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Climax Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Climax Springs is 30.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Climax Springs Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Climax Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Climax Springs, MO see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Climax Springs, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Climax Springs for 2025 is $651,172. This translates to approximately $607 per resident and $1,398 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Climax Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Climax Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Climax Springs, MO: $607
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Climax Springs is $607 per year, which is $143 more than the national average and $53 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Climax Springs:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,400 more than in Climax Springs.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $385 less than in Climax Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Climax Springs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Climax Springs
Cost per Climax Springs Resident
Murder
$270,120
$252
Rape/Sexual Assault
$57,917
$54
Robbery
$28,081
$26
Assault
$83,183
$78
Kidnapping
$7,660
$7
Vehicle Theft
$11,812
$11
Burglary
$42,545
$40
Theft
$51,152
$48
Arson
$6,954
$6
Vandalism
$37,410
$35
Animal Cruelty
$845
$1
Drug Crimes
$51,282
$48
Identity Theft
$2,211
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$651,172
$607

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Climax Springs, 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 Climax Springs totals $2,100,860 ($1,958 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,752,032 ($2,565 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 Climax Springs 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 southwest 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 Climax Springs’s 1,073 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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Climax Springs 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 Climax Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.699
Robbery
0.8320
Rape
0.8902
Murder
0.1340
Total Violent Crime
4.556 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.205
Vehicle Theft
0.7109
Burglary
4.372
Arson
0.2684
Total Property Crime
14.56 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1177
Drug Crimes
6.461
Vandalism
4.880
Identity Theft
0.2662
Animal Cruelty
0.1065
Total "Other" Rate
11.83 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
D
C
C-
C
C-
C-
D+
C-
D
D
D
C-
D+
C-
D-
D-
D-
C-
C-
C
C
C
C+
C
C-
C+
D+
D
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Climax Springs 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
A+
A+
A+
B-
D+
D+
F
F
F
C+
C+
C+
B+
B
B
A
A-
A-
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
C-
C
C
C
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Climax Springs is safer than the Missouri state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Climax Springs, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Climax Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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