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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$134,049

Cost of Crime™ for Leonard, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,476 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Leonard ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Leonard's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Leonard is 69.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Leonard Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Leonard varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 15 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Leonard, MO see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Leonard, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Leonard for 2025 is $134,049. This translates to approximately $621 per resident and $1,476 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Leonard. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.5%

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

Leonard, MO:	$621
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Leonard is $621 per year, which is $156 more than the national average and $40 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Leonard:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,386 more than in Leonard.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $399 less than in Leonard

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Leonard	Cost per Leonard Resident
Murder	$30,574	$142
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,995	$46
Robbery	$5,225	$24
Assault	$5,195	$24
Kidnapping	$2,639	$12
Vehicle Theft	$133	$1
Burglary	$3,582	$17
Theft	$66,338	$307
Arson	$968	$4
Vandalism	$1,455	$7
Animal Cruelty	$122	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,775	$36
Identity Theft	$47	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$134,049	$621

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Leonard, 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 Leonard totals $254,527 ($1,178 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $388,575 ($1,799 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 Leonard 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 Leonard’s 216 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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Leonard 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 Leonard residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8374
Robbery	0.7690
Rape	0.7632
Murder	0.0753
Total Violent Crime	2.445 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	59.30
Vehicle Theft	0.0398
Burglary	1.828
Arson	0.1857
Total Property Crime	61.36 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2015
Drug Crimes	4.866
Vandalism	0.9428
Identity Theft	0.0283
Animal Cruelty	0.0763
Total "Other" Rate	6.115 (B)

Individual Leonard Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hagers Grove, MO	F	B+	F
Kellerville, MO	B-	F	A+
Novelty, MO	F	D-	F
Redman, MO	D+	D	D+
Plevna, MO	D-	D-	D-
Locust Hill, MO	F	D-	D-
Shelbyville, MO	D	D-	D
Bethel, MO	B-	F	A
Economy, MO	D+	D	C-
Ten Mile, MO	C+	D+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Leonard 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
Willard, WA	C-	C+	C+
Lafourche, LA	C	D	D
Lake Telemark, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Laneview, VA	B-	C-	C-
Langsdale, MS	B+	A+	A+
Laurier, WA	D+	C-	C-
Winchester, AR	D	D	D
Willington, SC	F	F	F
Ligurta, AZ	C-	F	F
Williamsville, VA	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Leonard is less safe than 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 Leonard, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Leonard schools on SchoolGrade

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