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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$108,378

Cost of Crime™ for Edgerton Junction, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $870 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Edgerton Junction ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Edgerton Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Edgerton Junction is 15.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Edgerton Junction Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Edgerton Junction varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 56 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Edgerton Junction, MO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Edgerton Junction, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Edgerton Junction for 2025 is $108,378. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $870 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Edgerton Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Edgerton Junction Compared to Other Cities?

Edgerton Junction, MO:	$306
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Edgerton Junction is $306 per year, which is $158 less than the national average and $354 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Edgerton Junction:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,700 more than in Edgerton Junction.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $84 less than in Edgerton Junction

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Edgerton Junction	Cost per Edgerton Junction Resident
Murder	$42,679	$121
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,091	$43
Robbery	$4,948	$14
Assault	$8,309	$23
Kidnapping	$4,021	$11
Vehicle Theft	$4,198	$12
Burglary	$4,054	$11
Theft	$9,532	$27
Arson	$1,537	$4
Vandalism	$5,870	$17
Animal Cruelty	$165	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,416	$15
Identity Theft	$2,558	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$108,378	$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Edgerton Junction, 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 Edgerton Junction totals $359,570 ($1,016 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $467,948 ($1,322 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 Edgerton Junction 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 Edgerton Junction’s 354 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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Edgerton Junction 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 Edgerton Junction residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8173
Robbery	0.4444
Rape	0.7031
Murder	0.0642
Total Violent Crime	2.029 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.199
Vehicle Theft	0.7659
Burglary	1.262
Arson	0.1797
Total Property Crime	7.408 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1873
Drug Crimes	2.068
Vandalism	2.321
Identity Theft	0.9336
Animal Cruelty	0.0632
Total "Other" Rate	5.573 (B+)

Individual Edgerton Junction Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dearborn, MO	B+	B	B+
New Market, MO	B	B-	B+
Edgerton, MO	B	A-	B
Camden Point, MO	C-	D-	D+
Faucett, MO	B+	B+	B-
Wallace, MO	B	B-	B-
Frazier, MO	A	B+	A
Agency, MO	A	B+	A
Ridgely, MO	B-	B+	B-
Woodruff, MO	B	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Edgerton Junction 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
West Kaysville, UT	A-	A-	A-
Whiteface, NH	B-	A	A
Whiteclay, NE	D-	C+	C+
Cord, AR	D	D-	D-
Whiteburg, MD	D+	D-	D-
Corley, TX	B	C+	C+
Cottageville, KY	C	B-	B-
Countsville, WV	B-	B-	B-
Westby, MT	D	D-	D-
West Valley, PA	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Edgerton Junction 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 Edgerton Junction, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Edgerton Junction schools on SchoolGrade

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