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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.26 million

Cost of Crime™ for Plattsburg, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,065 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Plattsburg ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Plattsburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Plattsburg is 23.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Plattsburg Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Plattsburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Plattsburg, MO see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Plattsburg, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Plattsburg for 2025 is $1,262,289. This translates to approximately $442 per resident and $1,065 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Plattsburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Plattsburg, MO:	$442
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Plattsburg is $442 per year, which is $22 less than the national average and $218 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Plattsburg:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,564 more than in Plattsburg.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $220 less than in Plattsburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Plattsburg	Cost per Plattsburg Resident
Murder	$489,275	$171
Rape/Sexual Assault	$129,670	$45
Robbery	$34,621	$12
Assault	$160,239	$56
Kidnapping	$30,167	$11
Vehicle Theft	$39,685	$14
Burglary	$55,026	$19
Theft	$87,432	$31
Arson	$14,302	$5
Vandalism	$108,678	$38
Animal Cruelty	$1,454	$1
Drug Crimes	$95,269	$33
Identity Theft	$16,471	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$1,262,289	$442

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Plattsburg, 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 Plattsburg totals $3,916,578 ($1,372 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,178,868 ($1,815 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 Plattsburg 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 east 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 have the same problem. Of Plattsburg’s 2,854 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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Plattsburg 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 Plattsburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.955
Robbery	0.3857
Rape	0.7493
Murder	0.0912
Total Violent Crime	3.181 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.915
Vehicle Theft	0.8980
Burglary	2.126
Arson	0.2075
Total Property Crime	9.146 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1743
Drug Crimes	4.513
Vandalism	5.330
Identity Theft	0.7456
Animal Cruelty	0.0689
Total "Other" Rate	10.83 (D+)

Individual Plattsburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mecca, MO	A-	A	A-
Perrin, MO	B+	B	A
Lilly, MO	A	A	A
Lathrop, MO	C+	B	C+
Trimble, MO	A-	A-	B+
Gower, MO	B+	C+	B
Paradise, MO	A-	A	B+
Turney, MO	B+	C+	B+
Holt, MO	B+	B-	B
Edgerton, MO	B	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Plattsburg 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
Pleasantville, IA	A-	B+	B+
Amherst, WI	B+	A-	A-
Lexington, IL	A+	B+	B+
Little River, TX	B-	B	B
Monmouth, ME	B	A+	A+
Pemberville, OH	B	C+	C+
Phillipsburg, KS	D-	C	C
Pinch, WV	A	C+	C+
Pinebluff, NC	C+	B-	B-
Pittsville, MD	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Plattsburg 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 Plattsburg, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Plattsburg schools on SchoolGrade

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