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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$179,476

Cost of Crime™ for DeSmet, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $927 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in DeSmet is 14.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in DeSmet, MO

The total projected cost of crime in DeSmet for 2025 is $179,476. This translates to approximately $324 per resident and $927 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in DeSmet. 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): 36.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

DeSmet, MO:	$324
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in DeSmet is $324 per year, which is $140 less than the national average and $336 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to DeSmet:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,683 more than in DeSmet.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $102 less than in DeSmet

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to DeSmet	Cost per DeSmet Resident
Murder	$80,381	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,782	$43
Robbery	$5,497	$10
Assault	$15,289	$28
Kidnapping	$4,581	$8
Vehicle Theft	$4,447	$8
Burglary	$10,980	$20
Theft	$12,365	$22
Arson	$2,295	$4
Vandalism	$10,683	$19
Animal Cruelty	$103	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,390	$15
Identity Theft	$682	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$179,476	$324

The Intangible Cost of Crime in DeSmet, 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 DeSmet totals $652,424 ($1,178 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $831,899 ($1,502 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 DeSmet 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 DeSmet’s 554 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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DeSmet 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 DeSmet residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9610
Robbery	0.3154
Rape	0.7080
Murder	0.0772
Total Violent Crime	2.062 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.310
Vehicle Theft	0.5184
Burglary	2.185
Arson	0.1715
Total Property Crime	7.185 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1364
Drug Crimes	2.047
Vandalism	2.699
Identity Theft	0.1591
Animal Cruelty	0.0252
Total "Other" Rate	5.067 (B+)

Individual DeSmet Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Doe Run, MO	B-	C	B-
Farmington, MO	C-	C	C-
Syenite, MO	B+	B+	B
Rock Springs, MO	D-	F	C+
Knob Lick, MO	C-	C	D+
Hurryville, MO	B	B-	B+
Leadington, MO	D	D+	D
Ogborn, MO	C-	F	C
Park Hills, MO	D	D-	D+
Libertyville, MO	B-	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

DeSmet is lower 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
Guild, TN	D+	C-	C-
Fernwood, ID	C	B	B
Ferrelview, MO	D+	D-	D-
Floral College, NC	D-	D	D
Pumpkin Center, FL	A-	A+	A+
Purdy, OK	D	B	B
Sterling, UT	D-	C-	C-
Leino Park, MA	A+	A	A
Grellton, WI	C-	C	C
Felt, ID	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, DeSmet is safer than the Missouri state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in DeSmet, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See DeSmet schools on SchoolGrade

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