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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$201,409

Cost of Crime™ for Dover, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,612 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Dover ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Dover's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dover is 28.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dover Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dover varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Dover, MO see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dover, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Dover for 2025 is $201,409. This translates to approximately $587 per resident and $1,612 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Dover. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Dover, MO:	$587
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dover is $587 per year, which is $123 more than the national average and $73 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dover:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,419 more than in Dover.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $365 less than in Dover

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dover	Cost per Dover Resident
Murder	$101,027	$295
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,523	$42
Robbery	$5,088	$15
Assault	$13,989	$41
Kidnapping	$4,661	$14
Vehicle Theft	$7,188	$21
Burglary	$5,174	$15
Theft	$21,563	$63
Arson	$1,688	$5
Vandalism	$13,488	$39
Animal Cruelty	$153	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,309	$36
Identity Theft	$557	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$201,409	$587

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dover, 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 Dover totals $743,676 ($2,168 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $945,086 ($2,755 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 Dover 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 Dover’s 343 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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Dover 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 Dover residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.420
Robbery	0.4716
Rape	0.6983
Murder	0.1567
Total Violent Crime	2.747 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.14
Vehicle Theft	1.353
Burglary	1.663
Arson	0.2038
Total Property Crime	15.36 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2241
Drug Crimes	4.852
Vandalism	5.504
Identity Theft	0.2098
Animal Cruelty	0.0605
Total "Other" Rate	10.85 (D+)

Individual Dover Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Corder, MO	D+	B-	D+
Higginsville, MO	C-	B-	C-
Norborne, MO	F	F	D-
Waverly, MO	C	A-	C
Hardin, MO	C-	C-	C-
Lexington, MO	D-	D	D-
Sugartree, MO	D-	F	D-
Alma, MO	C-	D	C-
Aullville, MO	C-	D+	C
Blackburn, MO	C-	C	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dover 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
Gulledge, AR	D+	C+	C+
Hastings, OK	F	F	F
Hartshorn, MO	D+	D+	D+
Harriston, MS	D-	C-	C-
Harrison, WV	B	C+	C+
Harper, IA	C+	B+	B+
Harcuvar, AZ	F	F	F
Halliday, ND	D	C+	C+
Hagler, AL	B	A-	A-
Verdery, SC	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Dover 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 Dover, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Dover schools on SchoolGrade

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