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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$137,014

Cost of Crime™ for Ellis Prairie, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,025 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Ellis Prairie ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Ellis Prairie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ellis Prairie is 23.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ellis Prairie Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ellis Prairie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Ellis Prairie, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Ellis Prairie for 2025 is $137,014. This translates to approximately $460 per resident and $1,025 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Ellis Prairie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ellis Prairie Compared to Other Cities?

Ellis Prairie, MO:	$460
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ellis Prairie is $460 per year, which is $4 less than the national average and $200 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ellis Prairie:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,547 more than in Ellis Prairie.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $238 less than in Ellis Prairie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ellis Prairie	Cost per Ellis Prairie Resident
Murder	$59,024	$198
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,546	$49
Robbery	$3,134	$11
Assault	$10,531	$35
Kidnapping	$2,779	$9
Vehicle Theft	$4,379	$15
Burglary	$8,419	$28
Theft	$9,672	$32
Arson	$1,086	$4
Vandalism	$12,456	$42
Animal Cruelty	$253	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,642	$32
Identity Theft	$1,093	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$137,014	$460

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ellis Prairie, 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 Ellis Prairie totals $464,310 ($1,558 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $601,325 ($2,018 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 Ellis Prairie 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 Ellis Prairie’s 298 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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Ellis Prairie 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 Ellis Prairie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.230
Robbery	0.3344
Rape	0.8050
Murder	0.1054
Total Violent Crime	2.475 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.267
Vehicle Theft	0.9490
Burglary	3.115
Arson	0.1509
Total Property Crime	10.48 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1538
Drug Crimes	4.374
Vandalism	5.851
Identity Theft	0.4740
Animal Cruelty	0.1148
Total "Other" Rate	10.97 (D+)

Individual Ellis Prairie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Roubidoux, MO	C	B-	C
Bucyrus, MO	D	D+	D
Houston, MO	D-	D	D
Upton, MO	C	D-	B-
Roby, MO	D+	D+	D
Licking, MO	C-	C	C+
Blooming Rose, MO	B-	C-	B+
Huggins, MO	C-	D-	C+
Oscar, MO	B-	C+	B-
Plato, MO	D-	C	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ellis Prairie 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
St. George, IL	C	B	B
Leivasy, WV	A-	B-	B-
South Bradford, PA	A	C+	C+
South Bristol, ME	A+	A+	A+
South Hope, ME	A+	A+	A+
South Lagrange, ME	A+	A+	A+
South Platte, CO	D-	D	D
Southworth, OH	B+	C+	C+
Spirit, WI	B-	B-	B-
Spring Grove, IN	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Ellis Prairie 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 Ellis Prairie, MO average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ellis Prairie schools on SchoolGrade

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