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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$3.37 million

Cost of Crime™ for Houston, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,015 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Houston ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Houston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Houston is 42.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Houston Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Houston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Houston, MO see the most incidents - about 50 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Houston, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Houston for 2025 is $3,373,700. This translates to approximately $769 per resident and $2,015 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.4% of the median household income in Houston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Houston, MO:	$769
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Houston is $769 per year, which is $305 more than the national average and $109 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Houston:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,237 more than in Houston.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $547 less than in Houston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Houston	Cost per Houston Resident
Murder	$1.41 million	$322
Rape/Sexual Assault	$211,877	$48
Robbery	$70,254	$16
Assault	$454,458	$104
Kidnapping	$53,136	$12
Vehicle Theft	$110,156	$25
Burglary	$221,282	$50
Theft	$340,963	$78
Arson	$21,458	$5
Vandalism	$259,381	$59
Animal Cruelty	$4,237	$1
Drug Crimes	$202,569	$46
Identity Theft	$10,551	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$3,373,700	$769

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Houston, 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 Houston totals $10,511,205 ($2,397 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,884,905 ($3,166 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 Houston 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 city 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 Houston has 1, have the same problem. Of Houston’s 4,386 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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Houston 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 Houston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.608
Robbery	0.5092
Rape	0.7967
Murder	0.1715
Total Violent Crime	5.085 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.01
Vehicle Theft	1.622
Burglary	5.562
Arson	0.2026
Total Property Crime	22.40 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1998
Drug Crimes	6.244
Vandalism	8.278
Identity Theft	0.3108
Animal Cruelty	0.1306
Total "Other" Rate	15.16 (D-)

Individual Houston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Roubidoux, MO	C	B-	C
Solo, MO	D+	C+	C
Bucyrus, MO	D	D+	D
Simmons, MO	D-	D+	D-
Ellis Prairie, MO	C+	B	B-
Yukon, MO	D+	C	C
Raymondville, MO	C+	C+	C+
Eunice, MO	D	D+	D+
Oscar, MO	B-	C+	B-
Upton, MO	C	D-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Houston 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
Lake Arthur, LA	B	B+	B+
Victoria, VA	D	C	C
Harwood, MD	B+	B+	B+
Atwater, OH	B	B+	B+
Lakeview, OH	C+	C+	C+
St. Augusta, MN	A-	A	A
Sobieski, WI	A	A	A
Shreve, OH	B-	D+	D+
Royal, AR	D	D+	D+
Norman Park, GA	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Houston is as safe as the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Houston, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Houston schools on SchoolGrade

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