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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$92,420

Cost of Crime™ for Mulberry, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,780 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Mulberry ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Mulberry's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mulberry is 30.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mulberry Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mulberry varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Mulberry, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Mulberry for 2025 is $92,420. This translates to approximately $705 per resident and $1,780 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Mulberry. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Mulberry, MO:	$705
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mulberry is $705 per year, which is $241 more than the national average and $45 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mulberry:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,301 more than in Mulberry.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $483 less than in Mulberry

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mulberry	Cost per Mulberry Resident
Murder	$46,494	$355
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,593	$43
Robbery	$1,503	$11
Assault	$3,685	$28
Kidnapping	$931	$7
Vehicle Theft	$15,981	$122
Burglary	$2,682	$20
Theft	$5,870	$45
Arson	$698	$5
Vandalism	$4,797	$37
Animal Cruelty	$44	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,973	$23
Identity Theft	$1,168	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$92,420	$705

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mulberry, 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 Mulberry totals $335,778 ($2,563 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $428,198 ($3,269 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 Mulberry 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 Mulberry’s 131 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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Mulberry 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 Mulberry residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9794
Robbery	0.3648
Rape	0.7041
Murder	0.1889
Total Violent Crime	2.237 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.653
Vehicle Theft	7.878
Burglary	2.257
Arson	0.2208
Total Property Crime	19.01 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1172
Drug Crimes	3.068
Vandalism	5.126
Identity Theft	1.152
Animal Cruelty	0.0456
Total "Other" Rate	9.509 (C)

Individual Mulberry Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Virginia, MO	C-	B+	D+
Amoret, MO	C-	B+	D+
Amsterdam, MO	D-	C-	D-
Trading Post, KS	C	D+	A-
Foster, MO	B	C+	A-
Nyhart, MO	C+	C+	B-
Butler, MO	D-	D-	F
Passaic, MO	C-	C	C-
Pleasanton, KS	D	D+	C
Linn Valley, KS	B+	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mulberry 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
Hubbell, NE	D+	D	D
Hollonville, KY	D	B+	B+
Hollowayville, IL	A-	A	A
Hollywood, MS	D-	D+	D+
Holmes Mill, KY	D	C-	C-
Wynnburg, TN	F	F	F
Homestead, MT	D	D-	D-
Honaunau, HI	D-	C	C
Hopper, AR	D-	D-	D-
Houston, IL	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Mulberry 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 Mulberry, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mulberry schools on SchoolGrade

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