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

Crime per Capita in Overland

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

 

Overland, MO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$17.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Overland, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,514 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Overland ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of cities but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Overland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Overland is 61.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Overland Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Overland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 19 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Overland, MO see the most incidents - about 172 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 25 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Overland, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Overland for 2025 is $17,515,548. This translates to approximately $1,019 per resident and $2,514 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.3% of the median household income in Overland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

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

Overland, MO: $1019
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Overland is $1,019 per year, which is $555 more than the national average and $359 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Overland:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $1,987 more than in Overland.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $797 less than in Overland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Overland for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Overland
Cost per Overland Resident
Murder
$5.40 million
$314
Rape/Sexual Assault
$961,000
$56
Robbery
$458,477
$27
Assault
$2.35 million
$137
Kidnapping
$140,924
$8
Vehicle Theft
$3.81 million
$222
Burglary
$476,883
$28
Theft
$1.96 million
$114
Arson
$52,730
$3
Vandalism
$1.19 million
$69
Animal Cruelty
$13,282
$1
Drug Crimes
$648,212
$38
Identity Theft
$51,843
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$17,515,548
$1,019

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Overland, 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 Overland totals $41,141,343 ($2,395 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $58,656,891 ($3,414 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 Overland 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 southwest 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, of which Overland has 5, have the same problem. Of Overland’s 17,181 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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Overland 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 Overland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.769
Robbery
0.8484
Rape
0.9225
Murder
0.1671
Total Violent Crime
6.707 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.06
Vehicle Theft
14.31
Burglary
3.060
Arson
0.1271
Total Property Crime
39.55 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1353
Drug Crimes
5.101
Vandalism
9.723
Identity Theft
0.3899
Animal Cruelty
0.1045
Total "Other" Rate
15.45 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
D+
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Overland is higher 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
D-
F
F
A+
A+
A+
B
A-
A-
B-
C
C
C+
C
C
B-
B+
B+
C-
C-
C-
D
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
D-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Overland is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Overland, MO average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Overland schools on SchoolGrade

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