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

Crime per Capita in Old Appleton

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

 

Old Appleton, MO Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
A-
Other Crime Grade
B

$104,497

Cost of Crime™ for Old Appleton, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $641 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Old Appleton ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Old Appleton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Old Appleton is 16.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Old Appleton Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Old Appleton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Old Appleton, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Old Appleton for 2025 is $104,497. This translates to approximately $276 per resident and $641 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Old Appleton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Old Appleton Compared to Other Cities?

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Old Appleton is $276 per year, which is $189 less than the national average and $384 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Old Appleton:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,731 more than in Old Appleton.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $54 less than in Old Appleton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Old Appleton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Old Appleton
Cost per Old Appleton Resident
Murder
$29,195
$77
Rape/Sexual Assault
$16,186
$43
Robbery
$6,625
$17
Assault
$11,233
$30
Kidnapping
$3,342
$9
Vehicle Theft
$3,910
$10
Burglary
$6,303
$17
Theft
$9,764
$26
Arson
$1,725
$5
Vandalism
$8,478
$22
Animal Cruelty
$57
$0
Drug Crimes
$7,349
$19
Identity Theft
$329
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$104,497
$276

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Old Appleton, 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 Old Appleton totals $277,595 ($732 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $382,092 ($1,008 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 Old Appleton 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 Old Appleton’s 379 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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Old Appleton 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 Old Appleton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.032
Robbery
0.5557
Rape
0.7044
Murder
0.0410
Total Violent Crime
2.333 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.974
Vehicle Theft
0.6662
Burglary
1.834
Arson
0.1885
Total Property Crime
7.663 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1454
Drug Crimes
2.622
Vandalism
3.131
Identity Theft
0.1122
Animal Cruelty
0.0204
Total "Other" Rate
6.031 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Old Appleton 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
B-
A-
A-
B-
A
A
A+
A
A
B+
A-
A-
C
C+
C+
C-
C
C
B+
D+
D+
D
C-
C-
B+
C
C
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Old Appleton 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 Old Appleton, MO average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Old Appleton schools on SchoolGrade

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