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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$709,018

Cost of Crime™ for Mound City, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,304 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Mound City ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Mound City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mound City is 31.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mound City Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mound City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Mound City, MO see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mound City, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Mound City for 2025 is $709,018. This translates to approximately $543 per resident and $1,304 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Mound City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mound City Compared to Other Cities?

Mound City, MO:	$543
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mound City is $543 per year, which is $79 more than the national average and $117 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mound City:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,464 more than in Mound City.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $321 less than in Mound City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mound City	Cost per Mound City Resident
Murder	$241,570	$185
Rape/Sexual Assault	$63,616	$49
Robbery	$21,763	$17
Assault	$118,694	$91
Kidnapping	$11,412	$9
Vehicle Theft	$20,939	$16
Burglary	$32,597	$25
Theft	$70,106	$54
Arson	$6,499	$5
Vandalism	$51,850	$40
Animal Cruelty	$875	$1
Drug Crimes	$62,408	$48
Identity Theft	$6,688	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$709,018	$543

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mound City, 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 Mound City totals $1,944,800 ($1,489 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,653,817 ($2,032 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 Mound City 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 south 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, of which Mound City has 2, have the same problem. Of Mound City’s 1,306 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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Mound City 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 Mound City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.165
Robbery	0.5298
Rape	0.8034
Murder	0.0984
Total Violent Crime	4.596 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.36
Vehicle Theft	1.035
Burglary	2.752
Arson	0.2061
Total Property Crime	14.36 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1441
Drug Crimes	6.460
Vandalism	5.557
Identity Theft	0.6616
Animal Cruelty	0.0906
Total "Other" Rate	12.91 (D)

Individual Mound City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Craig, MO	D	D	D
Maitland, MO	B-	B-	B+
Fortescue, MO	D+	D-	C-
Big Lake, MO	D-	D-	F
New Point, MO	B+	C+	A
Forest City, MO	C+	D+	B+
Corning, MO	D	D	D+
Napier, MO	B-	D	A+
Graham, MO	B+	A+	A-
Rulo, NE	D	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mound City 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
Welcome, MD	B	C-	C-
Colfax, IN	A	A-	A-
Coral, MI	A+	B-	B-
East Rochester, OH	A-	B+	B+
Eastport, ME	D-	C	C
Edgar Springs, MO	B+	D+	D+
Edgerton, MI	A+	A-	A-
Egan, LA	C	D	D
Twining, MI	C	D+	D+
Waterloo, CA	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Mound City 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 Mound City, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mound City schools on SchoolGrade

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