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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$85,394

Cost of Crime™ for Pleasant Green, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,003 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Pleasant Green 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 Pleasant Green's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pleasant Green is 18.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pleasant Green Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasant Green varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 47 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasant Green, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Pleasant Green for 2025 is $85,394. This translates to approximately $344 per resident and $1,003 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Pleasant Green. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pleasant Green Compared to Other Cities?

Pleasant Green, MO:	$344
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasant Green is $344 per year, which is $120 less than the national average and $316 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pleasant Green:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,662 more than in Pleasant Green.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $122 less than in Pleasant Green

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pleasant Green	Cost per Pleasant Green Resident
Murder	$30,452	$123
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,813	$48
Robbery	$4,192	$17
Assault	$7,050	$28
Kidnapping	$3,569	$14
Vehicle Theft	$2,340	$9
Burglary	$3,630	$15
Theft	$7,572	$31
Arson	$1,113	$4
Vandalism	$5,829	$24
Animal Cruelty	$102	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,435	$30
Identity Theft	$299	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$85,394	$344

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasant Green, 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 Pleasant Green totals $262,282 ($1,058 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $347,676 ($1,402 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 Pleasant Green 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 Pleasant Green’s 248 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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Pleasant Green 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 Pleasant Green residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9898
Robbery	0.5373
Rape	0.7856
Murder	0.0653
Total Violent Crime	2.378 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.895
Vehicle Theft	0.6093
Burglary	1.614
Arson	0.1858
Total Property Crime	8.304 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2373
Drug Crimes	4.053
Vandalism	3.290
Identity Theft	0.1557
Animal Cruelty	0.0556
Total "Other" Rate	7.792 (C+)

Individual Pleasant Green Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pilot Grove, MO	B	A-	B+
New Lebanon, MO	C	D-	B
Otterville, MO	B	D	A
Blackwater, MO	B+	A	B+
Beaman, MO	B	B	B
Lamine, MO	B	A-	B
Nelson, MO	D	C-	D-
Speed, MO	B-	B	B
Pisgah, MO	D-	D-	D
Hughesville, MO	B-	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pleasant Green 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
Elvaston, IL	B+	B+	B+
Townsend, NY	A+	A-	A-
Eugene, IN	C	B-	B-
Ettersburg, CA	D+	F	F
Ethel, WV	C+	B+	B+
Ericson, IA	B+	D-	D-
Epiphany, SD	C	C	C
Enterprise, OH	A	A+	A+
Endicott, NE	D-	D+	D+
Emmet, SD	B-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Pleasant Green 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 Pleasant Green, MO average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pleasant Green schools on SchoolGrade

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