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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$9.78 million

Cost of Crime™ for Nixa, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $739 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Nixa is 20.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Nixa Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Nixa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Nixa, MO see the most incidents - about 125 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 34 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Nixa, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Nixa for 2025 is $9,777,689. This translates to approximately $276 per resident and $739 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Nixa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Nixa, MO:	$276
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Nixa is $276 per year, which is $188 less than the national average and $384 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Nixa:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,730 more than in Nixa.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $54 less than in Nixa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Nixa	Cost per Nixa Resident
Murder	$1.32 million	$37
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.47 million	$41
Robbery	$349,859	$10
Assault	$1.63 million	$46
Kidnapping	$89,020	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1.22 million	$34
Burglary	$393,375	$11
Theft	$1.32 million	$37
Arson	$103,672	$3
Vandalism	$771,349	$22
Animal Cruelty	$15,142	$0
Drug Crimes	$1.04 million	$29
Identity Theft	$59,897	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$9,777,689	$276

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Nixa, 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 Nixa totals $16,412,836 ($464 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,190,524 ($740 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 Nixa 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 central 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 have the same problem. Of Nixa’s 35,399 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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Nixa 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 Nixa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.599
Robbery	0.3142
Rape	0.6835
Murder	0.0199
Total Violent Crime	2.616 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.182
Vehicle Theft	2.227
Burglary	1.225
Arson	0.1213
Total Property Crime	10.76 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0415
Drug Crimes	3.986
Vandalism	3.050
Identity Theft	0.2186
Animal Cruelty	0.0578
Total "Other" Rate	7.354 (B-)

Individual Nixa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fremont Hills, MO	B+	A-	B
Ozark, MO	B-	C+	B
Battlefield, MO	C+	B	C+
Brookline Station, MO	C	C+	C
Selmore, MO	B+	B	B+
Jamesville, MO	B+	B-	B+
McCracken, MO	B	B-	A-
Clever, MO	B+	B	A-
Highlandville, MO	B+	B	A-
Montague, MO	B+	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Nixa 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
Collegeville, PA	A-	A	A
Chester, PA	D+	D-	D-
Wheat Ridge, CO	F	D-	D-
Cabot, AR	C-	D+	D+
West Odessa, TX	C	C	C
West Falls Church, VA	C+	A	A
Bixby, OK	C	C+	C+
Quebradillas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Sedalia, MO	D+	C-	C-
Ramona, CA	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Nixa 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 Nixa, MO average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Nixa schools on SchoolGrade

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