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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$210,004

Cost of Crime™ for Malta Bend, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,754 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Malta Bend ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Malta Bend's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Malta Bend is 28.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Malta Bend Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Malta Bend varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Malta Bend, 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 Malta Bend, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Malta Bend for 2025 is $210,004. This translates to approximately $709 per resident and $1,754 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Malta Bend. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Malta Bend Compared to Other Cities?

Malta Bend, MO:	$709
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Malta Bend is $709 per year, which is $245 more than the national average and $49 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Malta Bend:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,297 more than in Malta Bend.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $487 less than in Malta Bend

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Malta Bend	Cost per Malta Bend Resident
Murder	$102,539	$346
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,830	$53
Robbery	$7,868	$27
Assault	$24,942	$84
Kidnapping	$6,569	$22
Vehicle Theft	$1,537	$5
Burglary	$13,954	$47
Theft	$7,114	$24
Arson	$1,693	$6
Vandalism	$15,139	$51
Animal Cruelty	$214	$1
Drug Crimes	$11,944	$40
Identity Theft	$662	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$210,004	$709

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Malta Bend, 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 Malta Bend totals $764,470 ($2,583 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $974,475 ($3,292 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 Malta Bend 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 Malta Bend’s 296 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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Malta Bend 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 Malta Bend residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.934
Robbery	0.8450
Rape	0.8820
Murder	0.1843
Total Violent Crime	4.845 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.641
Vehicle Theft	0.3353
Burglary	5.198
Arson	0.2369
Total Property Crime	10.41 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3660
Drug Crimes	5.455
Vandalism	7.159
Identity Theft	0.2890
Animal Cruelty	0.0979
Total "Other" Rate	13.37 (D)

Individual Malta Bend Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grand Pass, MO	C-	D	B
Mount Leonard, MO	C-	C	C-
Stanhope, MO	C-	D	B
Blackburn, MO	C-	C	C-
Waverly, MO	C	A-	C
Elmwood, MO	D-	C	F
Miami, MO	C	D+	B
Wakenda, MO	D+	C-	C
Marshall, MO	D+	C-	D+
Alma, MO	C-	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Malta Bend 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
Waiteville, WV	D	C+	C+
Claysville, KY	B	B	B
Colcord, WV	D+	C+	C+
Columbus, IL	A+	C	C
Cooper Landing, AK	D	F	F
Craigville, IN	B+	A-	A-
DeLay, MS	A+	A+	A+
Triangle, NY	A-	B+	B+
Verdery, SC	D	D-	D-
Wadsworth, TX	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Malta Bend 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 Malta Bend, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Malta Bend schools on SchoolGrade

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