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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$395,236

Cost of Crime™ for Josephville, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $832 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Josephville ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Josephville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Josephville is 18.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Josephville Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Josephville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Josephville, MO see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Josephville, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Josephville for 2025 is $395,236. This translates to approximately $290 per resident and $832 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Josephville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Josephville, MO:	$290
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Josephville is $290 per year, which is $175 less than the national average and $371 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Josephville:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,717 more than in Josephville.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $68 less than in Josephville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Josephville	Cost per Josephville Resident
Murder	$131,756	$97
Rape/Sexual Assault	$48,835	$36
Robbery	$10,905	$8
Assault	$24,233	$18
Kidnapping	$2,472	$2
Vehicle Theft	$43,142	$32
Burglary	$11,381	$8
Theft	$57,998	$42
Arson	$3,997	$3
Vandalism	$23,661	$17
Animal Cruelty	$459	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,189	$26
Identity Theft	$1,208	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$395,236	$290

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Josephville, 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 Josephville totals $1,117,736 ($819 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,512,972 ($1,108 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 Josephville 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 Josephville’s 1,365 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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Josephville 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 Josephville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6182
Robbery	0.2540
Rape	0.5900
Murder	0.0514
Total Violent Crime	1.514 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.204
Vehicle Theft	2.041
Burglary	0.9193
Arson	0.1212
Total Property Crime	11.29 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0299
Drug Crimes	3.485
Vandalism	2.426
Identity Theft	0.1144
Animal Cruelty	0.0454
Total "Other" Rate	6.101 (B)

Individual Josephville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
St. Paul, MO	A-	A+	B+
Flint Hill, MO	A-	A	A-
Lake St. Louis, MO	B-	A-	C+
Wentzville, MO	B-	A-	C
O'fallon, MO	C	B	C-
Dardenne Prairie, MO	B-	A	C+
Maryknoll, MO	B-	B	C+
Foristell, MO	A-	A	B+
Old Monroe, MO	C+	B-	C
Peruque, MO	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Josephville is similar 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
Post Town, MN	A+	A	A
Musella, GA	C	C-	C-
Nelson, GA	A+	A+	A+
New Sight, MS	A+	A+	A+
Osmond, NE	C+	C	C
Paris Crossing, IN	A+	A-	A-
Petersburg, TX	D-	D	D
Petrolia, PA	A	A-	A-
Plain, WI	A-	B+	B+
Polonia, WI	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Josephville 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 Josephville, MO average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Josephville schools on SchoolGrade

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