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

Crime per Capita in Marlborough

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

 

Marlborough, MO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C-
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$2.21 million

Cost of Crime™ for Marlborough, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,618 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Marlborough 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 Marlborough's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Marlborough is 74.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Marlborough Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Marlborough varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 17 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Marlborough, MO see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Marlborough, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Marlborough for 2025 is $2,208,486. This translates to approximately $867 per resident and $1,618 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Marlborough. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.1%

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

Marlborough, MO: $867
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Marlborough is $867 per year, which is $403 more than the national average and $207 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Marlborough:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,139 more than in Marlborough.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $645 less than in Marlborough

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Marlborough for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Marlborough
Cost per Marlborough Resident
Murder
$283,788
$111
Rape/Sexual Assault
$135,242
$53
Robbery
$46,948
$18
Assault
$169,121
$66
Kidnapping
$14,036
$6
Vehicle Theft
$681,951
$268
Burglary
$53,428
$21
Theft
$305,821
$120
Arson
$10,661
$4
Vandalism
$395,859
$155
Animal Cruelty
$2,054
$1
Drug Crimes
$97,607
$38
Identity Theft
$11,969
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$2,208,486
$867

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Marlborough, 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 Marlborough totals $2,596,436 ($1,019 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,804,922 ($1,887 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 Marlborough 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 west part of the city has more 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 Marlborough’s 2,547 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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Marlborough 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 Marlborough residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.312
Robbery
0.5860
Rape
0.8757
Murder
0.0593
Total Violent Crime
3.833 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
23.18
Vehicle Theft
17.29
Burglary
2.313
Arson
0.1733
Total Property Crime
42.96 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0909
Drug Crimes
5.181
Vandalism
21.76
Identity Theft
0.6071
Animal Cruelty
0.1090
Total "Other" Rate
27.74 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Marlborough 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
C-
C-
C-
D
D-
D-
D
B-
B-
A
A
A
A+
A
A
C
C
C
C-
C-
C-
F
F
F
C-
C-
C-
C-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Marlborough 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 Marlborough, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Marlborough schools on SchoolGrade

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