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

Crime per Capita in Grundy County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Grundy County.

 

Grundy County, MO Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

C
C+
Other Crime Grade
C

$5.01 million

Cost of Crime™ for Grundy County, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,292 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US county. Grundy County ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of counties but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Grundy County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Grundy County is 31.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grundy County Residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grundy County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 19 in the south areas to 1 in 57 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Grundy County, MO see the most incidents - about 81 per year. In contrast, the north part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grundy County, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Grundy County for 2025 is $5,011,406. This translates to approximately $507 per resident and $1,292 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Grundy County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Grundy County Compared to Other Counties?

Grundy County, MO: $507
St. Louis City, MO: $1636
Cass County, MO: $361
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grundy County is $507 per year, which is $43 more than the national average and $153 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Grundy County:
  • In St. Louis City, MO, crime costs $1,636 per person, which is $1,129 more than in Grundy County.
  • In Cass County, MO, crime costs $361 per person, which is $146 less than in Grundy County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Grundy County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Grundy County
Cost per Grundy County Resident
Murder
$1.61 million
$163
Rape/Sexual Assault
$491,236
$50
Robbery
$150,785
$15
Assault
$748,560
$76
Kidnapping
$110,710
$11
Vehicle Theft
$164,102
$17
Burglary
$222,706
$23
Theft
$639,357
$65
Arson
$40,380
$4
Vandalism
$320,470
$32
Animal Cruelty
$5,676
$1
Drug Crimes
$453,135
$46
Identity Theft
$53,364
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$5,011,406
$507

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grundy County, 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 Grundy County totals $13,283,630 ($1,343 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,295,036 ($1,850 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 Grundy County 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 central part of the county 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 Grundy County has 1, have the same problem. Of Grundy County’s 9,889 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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Grundy County 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 Grundy County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.636
Robbery
0.4847
Rape
0.8193
Murder
0.0867
Total Violent Crime
4.026 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.48
Vehicle Theft
1.072
Burglary
2.483
Arson
0.1691
Total Property Crime
16.21 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1846
Drug Crimes
6.195
Vandalism
4.536
Identity Theft
0.6972
Animal Cruelty
0.0776
Total "Other" Rate
11.69 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D+
D+
D-
D+
F
C
C+
C-
C+
C
B-
C-
D+
D+
C
B-
B
B
D
A+
D
D-
D+
C+
C-
B-
C
D-
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Grundy County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
A
A
A
D+
D+
D+
D+
C-
C-
B+
B+
B+
B
A-
A-
C
C+
C+
C-
C
C
C
B
B
B-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Grundy County 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 Grundy County, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Grundy County schools on SchoolGrade

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