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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.46 million

Cost of Crime™ for Puxico, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,732 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Puxico ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Puxico's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Puxico is 39.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Puxico Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Puxico varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Puxico, MO see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Puxico, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Puxico for 2025 is $1,462,433. This translates to approximately $645 per resident and $1,732 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Puxico. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Puxico, MO:	$645
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Puxico is $645 per year, which is $181 more than the national average and $15 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Puxico:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,361 more than in Puxico.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $423 less than in Puxico

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Puxico	Cost per Puxico Resident
Murder	$474,734	$210
Rape/Sexual Assault	$98,425	$43
Robbery	$46,014	$20
Assault	$315,787	$139
Kidnapping	$15,972	$7
Vehicle Theft	$19,717	$9
Burglary	$78,141	$34
Theft	$182,688	$81
Arson	$12,522	$6
Vandalism	$136,737	$60
Animal Cruelty	$1,091	$0
Drug Crimes	$76,810	$34
Identity Theft	$3,795	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,462,433	$645

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Puxico, 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 Puxico totals $3,717,183 ($1,640 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,179,616 ($2,286 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 Puxico 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 central 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, of which Puxico has 1, have the same problem. Of Puxico’s 2,266 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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Puxico 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 Puxico residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.852
Robbery	0.6456
Rape	0.7164
Murder	0.1115
Total Violent Crime	6.326 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.57
Vehicle Theft	0.5619
Burglary	3.802
Arson	0.2288
Total Property Crime	20.16 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1162
Drug Crimes	4.583
Vandalism	8.447
Identity Theft	0.2164
Animal Cruelty	0.0651
Total "Other" Rate	13.43 (D)

Individual Puxico Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mingo, MO	D	D	D+
Asherville, MO	D	D	D
Curdton, MO	C	F	A+
Kinder, MO	D+	F	C
Leora, MO	C	F	A+
Wappapello, MO	D	D-	C
Mc Gee, MO	D	D	D+
Dudley, MO	D	D-	D
Sturdivant, MO	C+	D-	A-
Arab, MO	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Puxico 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
Greenwood, FL	A+	C	C
Darrington, WA	D-	C-	C-
Decaturville, TN	F	D+	D+
DeSoto, IL	B	A	A
Doniphan, MO	F	F	F
Doucette, TX	D-	D-	D-
East Pittsburgh, PA	D-	F	F
Ethel, LA	B-	D-	D-
Wonewoc, WI	C	C+	C+
Fort Gay, WV	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Puxico 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 Puxico, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 40% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Puxico schools on SchoolGrade

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