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

Crime per Capita in Pleasant Ridge

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pleasant Ridge.

 

Pleasant Ridge, MO Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$295,435

Cost of Crime™ for Pleasant Ridge, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,050 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Pleasant Ridge ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Pleasant Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pleasant Ridge is 18.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pleasant Ridge Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasant Ridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 83 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Pleasant Ridge, MO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasant Ridge, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Pleasant Ridge for 2025 is $295,435. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $1,050 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Pleasant Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Pleasant Ridge, MO: $401
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasant Ridge is $401 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $259 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pleasant Ridge:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,605 more than in Pleasant Ridge.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $179 less than in Pleasant Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pleasant Ridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pleasant Ridge
Cost per Pleasant Ridge Resident
Murder
$127,093
$173
Rape/Sexual Assault
$31,870
$43
Robbery
$10,617
$14
Assault
$30,874
$42
Kidnapping
$9,139
$12
Vehicle Theft
$10,519
$14
Burglary
$17,169
$23
Theft
$26,574
$36
Arson
$2,717
$4
Vandalism
$16,054
$22
Animal Cruelty
$194
$0
Drug Crimes
$11,845
$16
Identity Theft
$771
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$295,435
$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasant Ridge, 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 Ridge totals $1,006,931 ($1,368 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,302,365 ($1,770 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 Ridge 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 Ridge’s 736 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 Ridge 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 Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.461
Robbery
0.4586
Rape
0.7142
Murder
0.0919
Total Violent Crime
2.725 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.972
Vehicle Theft
0.9230
Burglary
2.572
Arson
0.1528
Total Property Crime
10.62 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2048
Drug Crimes
2.176
Vandalism
3.053
Identity Theft
0.1353
Animal Cruelty
0.0356
Total "Other" Rate
5.605 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pleasant Ridge is similar 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+
D
D+
D+
A-
C
C
B-
B-
B-
D
F
F
B+
A
A
B-
C-
C-
B+
C+
C+
A+
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Pleasant Ridge 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 Ridge, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pleasant Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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