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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$52,422

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Sterling, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $989 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Mount Sterling ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Mount Sterling's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Sterling is 25.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mount Sterling Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Sterling varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Mount Sterling, 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 Sterling, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Sterling for 2025 is $52,422. This translates to approximately $388 per resident and $989 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Mount Sterling. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Mount Sterling, MO:	$388
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Sterling is $388 per year, which is $76 less than the national average and $272 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Sterling:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,618 more than in Mount Sterling.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $166 less than in Mount Sterling

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mount Sterling	Cost per Mount Sterling Resident
Murder	$15,901	$118
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,882	$44
Robbery	$2,193	$16
Assault	$6,562	$49
Kidnapping	$996	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1,436	$11
Burglary	$3,617	$27
Theft	$6,284	$47
Arson	$636	$5
Vandalism	$4,338	$32
Animal Cruelty	$78	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,486	$33
Identity Theft	$13	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$52,422	$388

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Sterling, 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 Sterling totals $136,316 ($1,010 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $188,738 ($1,398 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 Sterling 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 Sterling’s 135 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 Sterling 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 Sterling residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.692
Robbery	0.5163
Rape	0.7186
Murder	0.0627
Total Violent Crime	2.990 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.988
Vehicle Theft	0.6869
Burglary	2.954
Arson	0.1950
Total Property Crime	12.82 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1217
Drug Crimes	4.493
Vandalism	4.498
Identity Theft	0.0126
Animal Cruelty	0.0781
Total "Other" Rate	9.203 (C)

Individual Mount Sterling Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hope, MO	B-	C	B
Cooper Hill, MO	C+	B-	B+
Mint Hill, MO	B-	C	B+
Judge, MO	A-	A-	A+
Pershing, MO	D	D+	D
Linn, MO	C+	B-	C+
Old Woollam, MO	C-	C	B-
Luystown, MO	B-	C	B
Byron, MO	B-	B	A-
Morrison, MO	D+	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Sterling 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
Sleetmute, AK	F	F	F
Kirk, WV	B+	C+	C+
Knapp Creek, NY	C+	C-	C-
Knowles, OK	D-	D-	D-
Knoxville, MS	A	A	A
Kokomo, TX	D+	C-	C-
Lamero, KY	C+	A-	A-
Lawn, WV	A-	B	B
Skaggs, KY	C+	B-	B-
Skidmore, WV	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mount Sterling schools on SchoolGrade

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