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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$103,539

Cost of Crime™ for Prairie Hill, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,377 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Prairie Hill ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Prairie Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Prairie Hill is 43.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Prairie Hill Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Prairie Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Prairie Hill, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Prairie Hill for 2025 is $103,539. This translates to approximately $908 per resident and $2,377 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.4% of the median household income in Prairie Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Prairie Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Prairie Hill, MO:	$908
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Prairie Hill is $908 per year, which is $444 more than the national average and $248 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Prairie Hill:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,098 more than in Prairie Hill.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $686 less than in Prairie Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Prairie Hill	Cost per Prairie Hill Resident
Murder	$41,841	$367
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,206	$54
Robbery	$3,796	$33
Assault	$21,790	$191
Kidnapping	$1,047	$9
Vehicle Theft	$3,296	$29
Burglary	$4,353	$38
Theft	$7,603	$67
Arson	$823	$7
Vandalism	$6,218	$55
Animal Cruelty	$93	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,216	$55
Identity Theft	$257	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$103,539	$908

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Prairie Hill, 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 Prairie Hill totals $314,053 ($2,755 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $417,592 ($3,663 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 Prairie Hill 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 Prairie Hill’s 114 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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Prairie Hill 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 Prairie Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.656
Robbery	1.059
Rape	0.8978
Murder	0.1953
Total Violent Crime	8.807 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.88
Vehicle Theft	1.867
Burglary	4.210
Arson	0.2988
Total Property Crime	19.25 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1515
Drug Crimes	7.371
Vandalism	7.635
Identity Theft	0.2911
Animal Cruelty	0.1101
Total "Other" Rate	15.56 (D-)

Individual Prairie Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thomas Hill, MO	B+	C+	A-
Salisbury, MO	D-	D-	D-
Musselfork, MO	D+	C-	D+
Clifton Hill, MO	C+	C-	C+
Kaseyville, MO	B+	C+	A
Keytesville, MO	C+	B	B-
Mount Airy, MO	B	C+	B+
Fort Henry, MO	B-	C+	B+
Wien, MO	D	F	D+
College Mound, MO	A-	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Prairie Hill 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
Vesper, KS	D	D+	D+
Wagstaff, KS	A-	A-	A-
Wacker, IL	D-	B-	B-
Wabash, OH	B+	C+	C+
Vistula, TX	D	D-	D-
Vineyard, TX	B	C-	C-
Vineyard, AR	F	F	F
Vincent, TX	D-	D+	D+
Vigo Park, TX	D-	F	F
Vesta, GA	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Prairie Hill is as safe as the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Prairie Hill, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Prairie Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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