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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$251,305

Cost of Crime™ for Lecoma, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,084 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lecoma ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Lecoma's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lecoma is 22.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lecoma Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lecoma varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Lecoma, MO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lecoma, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Lecoma for 2025 is $251,305. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $1,084 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Lecoma. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Lecoma, MO:	$411
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lecoma is $411 per year, which is $54 less than the national average and $250 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lecoma:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,596 more than in Lecoma.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $189 less than in Lecoma

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lecoma	Cost per Lecoma Resident
Murder	$83,464	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$26,296	$43
Robbery	$6,445	$11
Assault	$56,917	$93
Kidnapping	$5,717	$9
Vehicle Theft	$7,386	$12
Burglary	$8,627	$14
Theft	$34,286	$56
Arson	$2,334	$4
Vandalism	$11,674	$19
Animal Cruelty	$89	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,505	$12
Identity Theft	$563	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$251,305	$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lecoma, 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 Lecoma totals $696,062 ($1,137 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $947,367 ($1,548 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 Lecoma 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 Lecoma’s 612 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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Lecoma 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 Lecoma residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.238
Robbery	0.3348
Rape	0.7087
Murder	0.0726
Total Violent Crime	4.354 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.82
Vehicle Theft	0.7793
Burglary	1.554
Arson	0.1579
Total Property Crime	13.31 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1541
Drug Crimes	1.658
Vandalism	2.670
Identity Theft	0.1189
Animal Cruelty	0.0197
Total "Other" Rate	4.621 (A-)

Individual Lecoma Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hobson, MO	B-	D+	B-
Vida, MO	A	B-	A+
Lenox, MO	C-	C-	D+
Edgar Springs, MO	B+	D+	A
Seaton, MO	D+	D+	D+
Beulah, MO	B+	C-	A
Salem, MO	D+	D-	D+
Flat, MO	B-	D+	B+
Newburg, MO	B-	C	A-
Cook Station, MO	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lecoma 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
Waltz, KY	C	A+	A+
Goodridge, MN	B-	B-	B-
Goshen, TN	D+	D	D
West Walworth, NY	A+	A	A
West Point, TX	C+	C-	C-
West Ossipee, NH	C+	A+	A+
Wegan, IN	A-	A-	A-
Weatherby, MO	B-	B-	B-
Green Springs, VA	A-	B+	B+
Waukau, WI	B+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Lecoma 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 Lecoma, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lecoma schools on SchoolGrade

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