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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$531,745

Cost of Crime™ for Pattonsburg, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,710 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pattonsburg ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Pattonsburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pattonsburg is 32.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pattonsburg Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pattonsburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Pattonsburg, MO see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pattonsburg, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Pattonsburg for 2025 is $531,745. This translates to approximately $658 per resident and $1,710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Pattonsburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Pattonsburg, MO:	$658
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pattonsburg is $658 per year, which is $194 more than the national average and $2 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pattonsburg:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,348 more than in Pattonsburg.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $436 less than in Pattonsburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pattonsburg	Cost per Pattonsburg Resident
Murder	$231,355	$286
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,647	$50
Robbery	$13,334	$17
Assault	$40,442	$50
Kidnapping	$8,280	$10
Vehicle Theft	$65,437	$81
Burglary	$23,190	$29
Theft	$39,508	$49
Arson	$3,005	$4
Vandalism	$29,661	$37
Animal Cruelty	$356	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,303	$44
Identity Theft	$1,227	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$531,745	$658

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pattonsburg, 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 Pattonsburg totals $1,741,743 ($2,156 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,273,488 ($2,814 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 Pattonsburg 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 Pattonsburg’s 808 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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Pattonsburg 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 Pattonsburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.743
Robbery	0.5246
Rape	0.8297
Murder	0.1524
Total Violent Crime	3.249 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.441
Vehicle Theft	5.230
Burglary	3.164
Arson	0.1540
Total Property Crime	17.99 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1690
Drug Crimes	5.907
Vandalism	5.139
Identity Theft	0.1961
Animal Cruelty	0.0596
Total "Other" Rate	11.47 (D+)

Individual Pattonsburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
McFall, MO	B-	C+	B-
Coffey, MO	C-	C+	C-
Santa Rosa, MO	B	D-	A
Jameson, MO	D+	C-	D
Altamont, MO	A-	A	A
Gallatin, MO	D	D+	D
Weatherby, MO	B-	B-	B
Winston, MO	B+	A	B+
Gentryville, MO	A-	B-	A
Gilman City, MO	C+	D	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pattonsburg 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
South Lincoln, ME	A-	A+	A+
Heizer, WV	A-	B+	B+
Hendrickson, MO	C-	D-	D-
Hibernia, FL	A-	C+	C+
Hilliards, PA	A-	A-	A-
Holts Corner, TN	B+	C+	C+
Hubbardston, MI	B	D	D
Hubbardsville, NY	B-	D+	D+
Hunting Valley, OH	B	A	A
Idlewild, MI	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Pattonsburg is safer than the Missouri state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pattonsburg, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pattonsburg schools on SchoolGrade

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