The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ponce De Leon, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$94,471

Cost of Crime™ for Ponce De Leon, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $944 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon, MO Safe?

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

The crime rate in Ponce De Leon is 17.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ponce De Leon Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ponce De Leon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Ponce De Leon, 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 Ponce De Leon, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Ponce De Leon for 2025 is $94,471. This translates to approximately $339 per resident and $944 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Ponce De Leon. 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 Ponce De Leon Compared to Other Cities?

Ponce De Leon, MO:	$339
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ponce De Leon is $339 per year, which is $126 less than the national average and $322 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ponce De Leon:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,668 more than in Ponce De Leon.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $117 less than in Ponce De Leon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ponce De Leon	Cost per Ponce De Leon Resident
Murder	$32,745	$117
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,217	$44
Robbery	$3,271	$12
Assault	$13,468	$48
Kidnapping	$1,931	$7
Vehicle Theft	$4,330	$16
Burglary	$4,779	$17
Theft	$7,075	$25
Arson	$1,301	$5
Vandalism	$5,057	$18
Animal Cruelty	$131	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,929	$28
Identity Theft	$236	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$94,471	$339

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ponce De Leon, 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 Ponce De Leon totals $280,421 ($1,005 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $374,891 ($1,344 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 Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon’s 279 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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Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.681
Robbery	0.3728
Rape	0.7222
Murder	0.0625
Total Violent Crime	2.838 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.897
Vehicle Theft	1.002
Burglary	1.888
Arson	0.1931
Total Property Crime	7.981 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1142
Drug Crimes	3.842
Vandalism	2.537
Identity Theft	0.1092
Animal Cruelty	0.0632
Total "Other" Rate	6.666 (B-)

Individual Ponce De Leon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Montague, MO	B+	B-	A-
Spokane, MO	B-	C	B
Highlandville, MO	B+	B	A-
Tauria, MO	C	C-	D+
Jamesville, MO	B+	B-	B+
Galena, MO	C+	B-	C+
Hurley, MO	B+	C	A-
Chestnutridge, MO	B+	B-	A-
Saddlebrooke, MO	B+	B	B+
Selmore, MO	B+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ponce De Leon 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
Delight, NC	D+	D	D
Cummings, ND	D+	C-	C-
Curlew, IA	B	B-	B-
Curtiston, AL	D	C+	C+
Cuzzart, WV	A	B-	B-
Cypress, TN	D	D-	D-
Daisy, MO	D+	D	D
Dalesburg, SD	D+	D	D
Dalton, KS	B-	A-	A-
Daniel Springs, GA	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ponce De Leon schools on SchoolGrade

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