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

Crime per Capita in Schuyler County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Schuyler County.

 

Schuyler County, MO Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

D
C+
Other Crime Grade
C

$2.21 million

Cost of Crime™ for Schuyler County, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,984 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Schuyler County ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of counties but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Schuyler County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Schuyler County is 32.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Schuyler County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Schuyler County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the southwest areas to 1 in 50 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Schuyler County, MO see the most incidents - about 44 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Schuyler County, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Schuyler County for 2025 is $2,208,526. This translates to approximately $612 per resident and $1,984 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Schuyler County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Schuyler County Compared to Other Counties?

Schuyler County, MO: $612
St. Louis City, MO: $1636
Cass County, MO: $361
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Schuyler County is $612 per year, which is $148 more than the national average and $48 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Schuyler County:
  • In St. Louis City, MO, crime costs $1,636 per person, which is $1,024 more than in Schuyler County.
  • In Cass County, MO, crime costs $361 per person, which is $251 less than in Schuyler County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Schuyler County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Schuyler County
Cost per Schuyler County Resident
Murder
$805,110
$223
Rape/Sexual Assault
$168,885
$47
Robbery
$80,599
$22
Assault
$388,743
$108
Kidnapping
$38,535
$11
Vehicle Theft
$88,658
$25
Burglary
$139,621
$39
Theft
$178,579
$50
Arson
$18,293
$5
Vandalism
$137,747
$38
Animal Cruelty
$1,781
$0
Drug Crimes
$158,075
$44
Identity Theft
$3,900
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$2,208,526
$612

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Schuyler County, 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 Schuyler County totals $6,277,700 ($1,740 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,486,226 ($2,353 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 Schuyler County 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 north part of the county 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 have the same problem. Of Schuyler County’s 3,607 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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Schuyler County 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 Schuyler County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.753
Robbery
0.7104
Rape
0.7722
Murder
0.1188
Total Violent Crime
5.354 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.560
Vehicle Theft
1.587
Burglary
4.268
Arson
0.2100
Total Property Crime
15.62 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1762
Drug Crimes
5.925
Vandalism
5.346
Identity Theft
0.1397
Animal Cruelty
0.0667
Total "Other" Rate
11.65 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Schuyler County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Schuyler County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Schuyler County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D
D-
D-
D-
C
D+
D+
F
F
F
B
C
C
C
C-
C-
D+
D
D
A
A+
A+
F
D
D
C+
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Schuyler County is safer than the Missouri state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Schuyler County, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Schuyler County schools on SchoolGrade

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