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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$25,531

Cost of Crime™ for Mint Hill, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $800 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mint Hill ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Mint Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mint Hill is 20.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mint Hill Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mint Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Mint Hill, MO see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mint Hill, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Mint Hill for 2025 is $25,531. This translates to approximately $304 per resident and $800 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Mint Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mint Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Mint Hill, MO:	$304
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mint Hill is $304 per year, which is $160 less than the national average and $356 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mint Hill:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,703 more than in Mint Hill.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $82 less than in Mint Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mint Hill	Cost per Mint Hill Resident
Murder	$4,466	$53
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,820	$45
Robbery	$1,160	$14
Assault	$4,663	$56
Kidnapping	$619	$7
Vehicle Theft	$992	$12
Burglary	$2,001	$24
Theft	$2,400	$29
Arson	$314	$4
Vandalism	$2,504	$30
Animal Cruelty	$39	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,531	$30
Identity Theft	$24	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$25,531	$304

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mint Hill, 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 Mint Hill totals $49,759 ($592 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $75,290 ($896 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 Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill’s 84 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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Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.933
Robbery	0.4389
Rape	0.7499
Murder	0.0283
Total Violent Crime	3.150 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.517
Vehicle Theft	0.7629
Burglary	2.626
Arson	0.1547
Total Property Crime	9.061 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1216
Drug Crimes	4.073
Vandalism	4.172
Identity Theft	0.0370
Animal Cruelty	0.0620
Total "Other" Rate	8.466 (C)

Individual Mint Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hope, MO	B-	C	B
Mount Sterling, MO	C+	C+	C+
Luystown, MO	B-	C	B
Linn, MO	C+	B-	C+
Freedom, MO	D+	D+	C-
Judge, MO	A-	A-	A+
Cooper Hill, MO	C+	B-	B+
Pershing, MO	D	D+	D
Chamois, MO	D+	D	D+
Frankenstein, MO	C+	C-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mint Hill is lower 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
Penasco Blanco, NM	F	F	F
Rockville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Robyville, OH	B	C	C
Roby, IL	A-	B+	B+
Roba, AL	F	F	F
Riverton, AL	D-	D-	D-
Rio Creek, WI	A	A	A
Peterson, IN	A-	D	D
Penobscot, PA	A+	A	A
Roper, KS	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Mint Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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