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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$193,824

Cost of Crime™ for Knob Lick, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,056 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Knob Lick is 30.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Knob Lick Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Knob Lick varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Knob Lick, MO see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Knob Lick, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Knob Lick for 2025 is $193,824. This translates to approximately $430 per resident and $1,056 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Knob Lick. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Knob Lick Compared to Other Cities?

Knob Lick, MO:	$430
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Knob Lick is $430 per year, which is $34 less than the national average and $230 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Knob Lick:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,577 more than in Knob Lick.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $208 less than in Knob Lick

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Knob Lick	Cost per Knob Lick Resident
Murder	$52,929	$117
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,106	$49
Robbery	$9,453	$21
Assault	$22,006	$49
Kidnapping	$2,486	$6
Vehicle Theft	$10,892	$24
Burglary	$10,747	$24
Theft	$35,224	$78
Arson	$2,161	$5
Vandalism	$13,356	$30
Animal Cruelty	$197	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,427	$25
Identity Theft	$841	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$193,824	$430

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Knob Lick, 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 Knob Lick totals $467,282 ($1,036 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $661,105 ($1,466 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 Knob Lick 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 Knob Lick’s 451 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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Knob Lick 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 Knob Lick residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.699
Robbery	0.6664
Rape	0.8084
Murder	0.0624
Total Violent Crime	3.236 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.08
Vehicle Theft	1.560
Burglary	2.627
Arson	0.1984
Total Property Crime	19.47 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0909
Drug Crimes	3.425
Vandalism	4.145
Identity Theft	0.2410
Animal Cruelty	0.0590
Total "Other" Rate	7.961 (C+)

Individual Knob Lick Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Libertyville, MO	B-	C	B
Syenite, MO	B+	B+	B
Mine La Motte, MO	C-	D	C-
DeSmet, MO	A-	B+	A-
Junction City, MO	D	D	D
Farmington, MO	C-	C	C-
Avon, MO	C	B-	C-
Fredericktown, MO	D+	D-	D+
Womack, MO	B	C	B
Doe Run, MO	B-	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Knob Lick 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
Rollersville, OH	A+	C	C
Parkhill, PA	A	A	A
Parks Crossroads, NC	C	C	C
Pocataligo, SC	D-	F	F
Potter Junction, AR	C-	D	D
Rabbit Hill, GA	A+	A+	A+
Rock Springs, MD	B+	B-	B-
Rocky Ford, KS	C-	B-	B-
Roddy, TN	C-	D	D
Rogers, KY	D-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Knob Lick 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 Knob Lick, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Knob Lick schools on SchoolGrade

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