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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$104,513

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Moriah, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,423 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Mount Moriah is 28.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mount Moriah Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Moriah varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Mount Moriah, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Moriah for 2025 is $104,513. This translates to approximately $528 per resident and $1,423 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Mount Moriah. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Moriah Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Moriah, MO:	$528
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Moriah is $528 per year, which is $64 more than the national average and $132 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Moriah:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,479 more than in Mount Moriah.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $306 less than in Mount Moriah

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mount Moriah	Cost per Mount Moriah Resident
Murder	$42,763	$216
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,316	$47
Robbery	$5,699	$29
Assault	$7,841	$40
Kidnapping	$1,312	$7
Vehicle Theft	$5,502	$28
Burglary	$6,473	$33
Theft	$8,147	$41
Arson	$1,015	$5
Vandalism	$3,576	$18
Animal Cruelty	$117	$1
Drug Crimes	$11,509	$58
Identity Theft	$1,244	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$104,513	$528

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Moriah, 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 Mount Moriah totals $332,726 ($1,680 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $437,239 ($2,208 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 Mount Moriah 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 Mount Moriah’s 198 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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Mount Moriah 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 Mount Moriah residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.379
Robbery	0.9150
Rape	0.7760
Murder	0.1149
Total Violent Crime	3.185 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.945
Vehicle Theft	1.794
Burglary	3.605
Arson	0.2123
Total Property Crime	13.56 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1093
Drug Crimes	7.858
Vandalism	2.528
Identity Theft	0.8115
Animal Cruelty	0.0797
Total "Other" Rate	11.39 (D+)

Individual Mount Moriah Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Modena, MO	B-	C	B+
Ridgeway, MO	C+	B-	B-
Cainsville, MO	B-	B	B+
Blue Ridge, MO	C	D+	C+
Melbourne, MO	C+	D	B
Brimson, MO	B-	D+	A+
Mill Grove, MO	D	F	D+
Bethany, MO	D	D+	D+
Princeton, MO	D+	D-	C
Gilman City, MO	C+	D	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Moriah 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
Wyatts, NY	A+	B+	B+
Hortonville, VT	B	B+	B+
Howe, ID	D-	F	F
Yeoman, IN	A	B+	B+
Hunterstown, PA	A	A+	A+
Yates, MO	D-	C+	C+
Hutchinson, WV	B	C+	C+
Hylton, TX	D-	D-	D-
Indian Crossing, PA	A	C+	C+
Indian Falls, NY	B	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Mount Moriah 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 Mount Moriah, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Mount Moriah schools on SchoolGrade

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