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

Crime per Capita in Paris Springs

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

 

Paris Springs, MO Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
A
Other Crime Grade
C-

$72,293

Cost of Crime™ for Paris Springs, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $816 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Paris Springs ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Paris Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Paris Springs is 18.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Paris Springs Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Paris Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Paris Springs, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Paris Springs for 2025 is $72,293. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $816 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Paris Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Paris Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Paris Springs, MO: $333
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Paris Springs is $333 per year, which is $131 less than the national average and $327 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Paris Springs:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,673 more than in Paris Springs.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $111 less than in Paris Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Paris Springs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Paris Springs
Cost per Paris Springs Resident
Murder
$16,447
$76
Rape/Sexual Assault
$11,122
$51
Robbery
$2,896
$13
Assault
$8,236
$38
Kidnapping
$7,697
$35
Vehicle Theft
$3,955
$18
Burglary
$3,871
$18
Theft
$2,438
$11
Arson
$925
$4
Vandalism
$5,855
$27
Animal Cruelty
$97
$0
Drug Crimes
$8,689
$40
Identity Theft
$66
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$72,293
$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Paris Springs, 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 Paris Springs totals $165,965 ($765 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $238,258 ($1,098 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 Paris Springs 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 Paris Springs’s 217 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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Paris Springs 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 Paris Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.322
Robbery
0.4243
Rape
0.8453
Murder
0.0403
Total Violent Crime
2.631 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.170
Vehicle Theft
1.177
Burglary
1.967
Arson
0.1765
Total Property Crime
5.490 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.5850
Drug Crimes
5.413
Vandalism
3.777
Identity Theft
0.0394
Animal Cruelty
0.0604
Total "Other" Rate
9.875 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Paris Springs 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
A
A+
A+
C+
A-
A-
B-
B
B
D-
D-
D-
D-
B
B
B
B
B
D+
C-
C-
A
B+
B+
A+
A-
A-
A
A+
A+

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

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