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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$102,530

Cost of Crime™ for Platte Woods, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $905 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Platte Woods ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Platte Woods's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Platte Woods is 18.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Platte Woods Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Platte Woods varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Platte Woods, MO see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Platte Woods, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Platte Woods for 2025 is $102,530. This translates to approximately $328 per resident and $905 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Platte Woods. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Platte Woods Compared to Other Cities?

Platte Woods, MO:	$328
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Platte Woods is $328 per year, which is $137 less than the national average and $333 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Platte Woods:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,679 more than in Platte Woods.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $106 less than in Platte Woods

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Platte Woods	Cost per Platte Woods Resident
Murder	$38,616	$123
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,935	$38
Robbery	$2,974	$10
Assault	$9,692	$31
Kidnapping	$548	$2
Vehicle Theft	$8,500	$27
Burglary	$1,745	$6
Theft	$10,533	$34
Arson	$1,297	$4
Vandalism	$7,725	$25
Animal Cruelty	$82	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,775	$28
Identity Theft	$107	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$102,530	$328

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Platte Woods, 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 Platte Woods totals $316,692 ($1,012 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $419,222 ($1,339 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 Platte Woods 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 Platte Woods’s 313 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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Platte Woods 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 Platte Woods residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.078
Robbery	0.3021
Rape	0.6289
Murder	0.0657
Total Violent Crime	2.075 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.498
Vehicle Theft	1.754
Burglary	0.6145
Arson	0.1716
Total Property Crime	9.038 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0289
Drug Crimes	3.790
Vandalism	3.455
Identity Theft	0.0440
Animal Cruelty	0.0355
Total "Other" Rate	7.354 (B-)

Individual Platte Woods Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Waukomis, MO	C+	B+	B-
Weatherby Lake, MO	A-	A-	A
Parkville, MO	D+	C-	D+
Houston Lake, MO	C-	D	C+
Riverside, MO	F	D-	F
Northmoor, MO	F	D-	F
Oakview, MO	D	B-	D-
Oaks, MO	D	B-	D-
Gladstone, MO	D-	D+	F
Ferrelview, MO	D+	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Platte Woods 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
Fairport, MO	B	F	F
Twin Brooks, SD	B-	B-	B-
Trout Creek, TX	D+	D	D
Gerster, MO	B-	A+	A+
Gatzke, MN	C-	C+	C+
Fulton Bridge, AL	C-	C-	C-
Forest, NC	D	D+	D+
Flint, NY	B+	A-	A-
Flat Creek, TN	C+	D	D
Farewell, MO	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Platte Woods 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 Platte Woods, MO average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Platte Woods schools on SchoolGrade

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