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

Crime per Capita in Keota

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

 

Keota, MO Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C
A
Other Crime Grade
B-

$82,737

Cost of Crime™ for Keota, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $969 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Keota ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Keota's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Keota is 16.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Keota Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Keota varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Keota, MO see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Keota, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Keota for 2025 is $82,737. This translates to approximately $358 per resident and $969 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Keota. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Keota, MO: $358
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Keota is $358 per year, which is $106 less than the national average and $302 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Keota:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,648 more than in Keota.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $136 less than in Keota

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Keota for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Keota
Cost per Keota Resident
Murder
$23,923
$104
Rape/Sexual Assault
$10,628
$46
Robbery
$2,931
$13
Assault
$12,735
$55
Kidnapping
$2,301
$10
Vehicle Theft
$13,427
$58
Burglary
$2,949
$13
Theft
$614
$3
Arson
$1,044
$5
Vandalism
$4,158
$18
Animal Cruelty
$100
$0
Drug Crimes
$7,819
$34
Identity Theft
$108
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$82,737
$358

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Keota, 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 Keota totals $214,133 ($927 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $296,870 ($1,285 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 Keota 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 Keota’s 231 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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Keota 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 Keota residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.920
Robbery
0.4034
Rape
0.7588
Murder
0.0551
Total Violent Crime
3.137 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
0.5131
Vehicle Theft
3.754
Burglary
1.407
Arson
0.1872
Total Property Crime
5.861 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1643
Drug Crimes
4.576
Vandalism
2.520
Identity Theft
0.0603
Animal Cruelty
0.0584
Total "Other" Rate
7.378 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Keota 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
D+
D
D
B+
A+
A+
B+
A+
A+
A-
A-
A-
D
D-
D-
C-
B
B
B+
C+
C+
B+
C
C
F
F
F
B-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Keota 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 Keota, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Keota schools on SchoolGrade

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