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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.71 million

Cost of Crime™ for Des Peres, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,699 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Des Peres ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Des Peres's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Des Peres is 42.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Des Peres Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Des Peres varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Des Peres, MO see the most incidents - about 147 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Des Peres, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Des Peres for 2025 is $5,709,291. This translates to approximately $608 per resident and $1,699 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Des Peres. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Des Peres Compared to Other Cities?

Des Peres, MO:	$608
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Des Peres is $608 per year, which is $144 more than the national average and $52 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Des Peres:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,398 more than in Des Peres.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $386 less than in Des Peres

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Des Peres	Cost per Des Peres Resident
Murder	$1.70 million	$182
Rape/Sexual Assault	$496,495	$53
Robbery	$129,994	$14
Assault	$260,299	$28
Kidnapping	$43,522	$5
Vehicle Theft	$1.34 million	$142
Burglary	$75,934	$8
Theft	$912,712	$97
Arson	$25,739	$3
Vandalism	$422,875	$45
Animal Cruelty	$4,426	$0
Drug Crimes	$278,550	$30
Identity Theft	$19,999	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$5,709,291	$608

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Des Peres, 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 Des Peres totals $13,783,013 ($1,469 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,492,304 ($2,077 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 Des Peres 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 east 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 Des Peres has 2, have the same problem. Of Des Peres’s 9,385 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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Des Peres 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 Des Peres residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9658
Robbery	0.4404
Rape	0.8725
Murder	0.0966
Total Violent Crime	2.375 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.78
Vehicle Theft	9.188
Burglary	0.8921
Arson	0.1136
Total Property Crime	28.97 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0765
Drug Crimes	4.012
Vandalism	6.307
Identity Theft	0.2753
Animal Cruelty	0.0638
Total "Other" Rate	10.74 (D+)

Individual Des Peres Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Crystal Lake Park, MO	B-	A	B
Kirkwood, MO	F	C+	F
Frontenac, MO	D+	C+	D+
Huntleigh, MO	D-	C+	F
Manchester, MO	D+	B-	D+
Warson Woods, MO	D+	B+	D+
Westwood, MO	C	B+	D+
Town and Country, MO	C-	B+	D+
Twin Oaks, MO	C-	B+	C-
Glendale, MO	F	B	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Des Peres 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
Lochbuie, CO	B+	C-	C-
Waterville, OH	B+	B-	B-
Lamesa, TX	D-	D-	D-
Waterloo, NY	C+	C	C
Watchung, NJ	C-	B+	B+
Washingtonville, NY	A-	C	C
Washington, IA	C	B-	B-
Ware, MA	B	C-	C-
Wamego, KS	C	B-	B-
Vilonia, AR	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Des Peres 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 Des Peres, MO average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Des Peres schools on SchoolGrade

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