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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$353,763

Cost of Crime™ for Safe, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,176 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Safe ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Safe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Safe is 23.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Safe Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Safe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Safe, MO see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Safe, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Safe for 2025 is $353,763. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $1,176 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Safe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Safe, MO:	$459
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Safe is $459 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $201 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Safe:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,547 more than in Safe.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $237 less than in Safe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Safe	Cost per Safe Resident
Murder	$100,347	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,948	$47
Robbery	$7,822	$10
Assault	$111,381	$145
Kidnapping	$7,171	$9
Vehicle Theft	$8,104	$11
Burglary	$11,138	$14
Theft	$40,189	$52
Arson	$3,354	$4
Vandalism	$12,989	$17
Animal Cruelty	$241	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,739	$19
Identity Theft	$341	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$353,763	$459

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Safe, 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 Safe totals $868,663 ($1,128 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,222,426 ($1,588 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 Safe 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 Safe’s 770 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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Safe 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 Safe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.037
Robbery	0.3229
Rape	0.7700
Murder	0.0693
Total Violent Crime	6.199 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.08
Vehicle Theft	0.6797
Burglary	1.595
Arson	0.1804
Total Property Crime	12.53 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1536
Drug Crimes	2.588
Vandalism	2.361
Identity Theft	0.0573
Animal Cruelty	0.0423
Total "Other" Rate	5.202 (B+)

Individual Safe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
High Gate, MO	C-	F	C
St. James, MO	D+	D+	D+
Royal, MO	C-	F	C
Vichy, MO	C-	C	D
Northwye, MO	F	C-	F
Red Bird, MO	C	D	C+
Rosati, MO	C	C-	C-
Rolla, MO	D+	D+	D
Doolittle, MO	C+	C	B-
Fanning, MO	C+	D	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Safe 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
Dorena, OR	D-	D	D
Town Creek, TN	D	D-	D-
Tinsley, MS	B	A	A
Tiline, KY	B	A	A
Thorntonville, TX	F	D-	D-
Thornton, WI	C	C	C
Thach, AL	B-	B+	B+
Terry, MT	C+	B-	B-
Eglon, WV	A	B	B
Edinburg, MS	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Safe 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 Safe, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Safe schools on SchoolGrade

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