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

Crime per Capita in Okete

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Okete.

 

Okete, MO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B-
Other Crime Grade
B

$172,048

Cost of Crime™ for Okete, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $753 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Okete ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Okete's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Okete is 19.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Okete Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Okete varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Okete, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Okete for 2025 is $172,048. This translates to approximately $295 per resident and $753 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Okete. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Okete, MO: $295
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Okete is $295 per year, which is $169 less than the national average and $365 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Okete:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,711 more than in Okete.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $73 less than in Okete

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Okete for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Okete
Cost per Okete Resident
Murder
$44,907
$77
Rape/Sexual Assault
$25,118
$43
Robbery
$7,762
$13
Assault
$23,704
$41
Kidnapping
$5,231
$9
Vehicle Theft
$5,538
$9
Burglary
$5,639
$10
Theft
$26,578
$46
Arson
$2,369
$4
Vandalism
$11,579
$20
Animal Cruelty
$212
$0
Drug Crimes
$12,231
$21
Identity Theft
$1,181
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$172,048
$295

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Okete, 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 Okete totals $428,153 ($734 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $600,201 ($1,030 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 Okete 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 Okete’s 583 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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Okete 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 Okete residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.416
Robbery
0.4233
Rape
0.7106
Murder
0.0410
Total Violent Crime
2.591 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.803
Vehicle Theft
0.6134
Burglary
1.066
Arson
0.1683
Total Property Crime
10.65 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1480
Drug Crimes
2.836
Vandalism
2.780
Identity Theft
0.2617
Animal Cruelty
0.0492
Total "Other" Rate
6.075 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
C+
A+
D+
C
D
C
D+
C-
C+
C-
C
C-
C
D+
C
C-
C-
B-
D+
B-
C
C
C
B-
B-
C
C
C-
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Okete 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
C
C-
C-
B+
F
F
A+
A+
A+
C
D+
D+
D
D-
D-
C-
B-
B-
C+
C-
C-
C+
C-
C-
B
B+
B+
B
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Okete 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 Okete, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Okete schools on SchoolGrade

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