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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.61 million

Cost of Crime™ for Scott City, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,238 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Scott City is 26.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Scott City Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Scott City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Scott City, MO see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Scott City, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Scott City for 2025 is $2,611,891. This translates to approximately $475 per resident and $1,238 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Scott City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Scott City Compared to Other Cities?

Scott City, MO:	$475
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Scott City is $475 per year, which is $11 more than the national average and $185 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Scott City:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,531 more than in Scott City.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $253 less than in Scott City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Scott City	Cost per Scott City Resident
Murder	$998,478	$182
Rape/Sexual Assault	$253,598	$46
Robbery	$59,449	$11
Assault	$338,986	$62
Kidnapping	$44,399	$8
Vehicle Theft	$85,763	$16
Burglary	$143,666	$26
Theft	$242,221	$44
Arson	$23,592	$4
Vandalism	$182,827	$33
Animal Cruelty	$2,148	$0
Drug Crimes	$212,091	$39
Identity Theft	$24,673	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,611,891	$475

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Scott City, 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 Scott City totals $7,935,726 ($1,444 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,547,617 ($1,919 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 Scott City 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 northwest 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 have the same problem. Of Scott City’s 5,495 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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Scott City 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 Scott City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.148
Robbery	0.3439
Rape	0.7611
Murder	0.0967
Total Violent Crime	3.350 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.511
Vehicle Theft	1.008
Burglary	2.883
Arson	0.1778
Total Property Crime	12.58 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1333
Drug Crimes	5.218
Vandalism	4.657
Identity Theft	0.5801
Animal Cruelty	0.0529
Total "Other" Rate	10.64 (C-)

Individual Scott City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kelso, MO	B-	B-	C+
Commerce, MO	B-	B+	C
Thebes, IL	C+	B	B-
East Cape Girardeau, IL	F	F	F
Rockview, MO	B-	C+	B-
Gale, IL	C+	B	C
Blomeyer, MO	C	F	A
Cape Girardeau, MO	D	D-	D
Chaffee, MO	C-	D+	C
McClure, IL	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Scott City 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
Hopedale, MA	A	C+	C+
Hurstbourne, KY	D+	A	A
Hurlock, MD	C+	C-	C-
Hurdle Mills, NC	C+	B-	B-
Huntsville, AR	D	D-	D-
Hunlock Creek, PA	B+	A+	A+
Humboldt, IA	C	B-	B-
Hughesville, PA	A-	B+	B+
Hughesville, MD	C+	B	B
Horicon, WI	A-	A-	A-

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

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