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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$167,795

Cost of Crime™ for Nebo, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,690 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Nebo ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Nebo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Nebo is 32.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Nebo Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Nebo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Nebo, MO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Nebo, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Nebo for 2025 is $167,795. This translates to approximately $604 per resident and $1,690 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Nebo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Nebo, MO:	$604
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Nebo is $604 per year, which is $139 more than the national average and $57 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Nebo:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,403 more than in Nebo.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $382 less than in Nebo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Nebo	Cost per Nebo Resident
Murder	$77,020	$277
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,737	$39
Robbery	$2,606	$9
Assault	$22,107	$80
Kidnapping	$2,226	$8
Vehicle Theft	$7,691	$28
Burglary	$6,454	$23
Theft	$27,707	$100
Arson	$1,374	$5
Vandalism	$4,634	$17
Animal Cruelty	$138	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,416	$16
Identity Theft	$684	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$167,795	$604

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Nebo, 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 Nebo totals $567,457 ($2,041 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $735,252 ($2,645 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 Nebo 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 Nebo’s 278 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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Nebo 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 Nebo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.769
Robbery	0.2981
Rape	0.6370
Murder	0.1474
Total Violent Crime	3.851 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.24
Vehicle Theft	1.787
Burglary	2.560
Arson	0.2047
Total Property Crime	23.79 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1321
Drug Crimes	2.148
Vandalism	2.333
Identity Theft	0.3180
Animal Cruelty	0.0669
Total "Other" Rate	4.998 (B+)

Individual Nebo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lynchburg, MO	C	D+	C-
Plato, MO	D-	C	F
Falcon, MO	C-	D	C-
Palace, MO	D	D+	D
Roby, MO	D+	D+	D
Drynob, MO	C	D	B-
Drew, MO	C-	D-	C-
Big Piney, MO	C-	D	C-
Agnes, MO	C+	C-	C+
Manes, MO	C	D	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Nebo is similar 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
Gillises Mills, TN	D	D+	D+
Goldson, GA	C	C-	C-
South Woodville, ME	B+	A	A
South Ripley, NY	B-	B+	B+
Glover, MO	D	F	F
South Hornell, NY	B-	C	C
Glenfield, ND	D-	C+	C+
Glendale, SC	D+	D+	D+
Glendale Colony, SD	C-	C-	C-
Glen Oaks, NY	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Nebo 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 Nebo, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Nebo schools on SchoolGrade

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