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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$95,565

Cost of Crime™ for Starkenburg, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,926 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Starkenburg ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Starkenburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Starkenburg is 36.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Starkenburg Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Starkenburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Starkenburg, MO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Starkenburg, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Starkenburg for 2025 is $95,565. This translates to approximately $678 per resident and $1,926 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Starkenburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Starkenburg, MO:	$678
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Starkenburg is $678 per year, which is $214 more than the national average and $18 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Starkenburg:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,329 more than in Starkenburg.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $456 less than in Starkenburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Starkenburg	Cost per Starkenburg Resident
Murder	$39,373	$279
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,231	$51
Robbery	$2,942	$21
Assault	$12,920	$92
Kidnapping	$1,270	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,880	$13
Burglary	$6,489	$46
Theft	$8,345	$59
Arson	$840	$6
Vandalism	$6,657	$47
Animal Cruelty	$74	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,354	$52
Identity Theft	$190	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$95,565	$678

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Starkenburg, 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 Starkenburg totals $299,880 ($2,127 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $395,445 ($2,805 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 Starkenburg 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 Starkenburg’s 141 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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Starkenburg 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 Starkenburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.191
Robbery	0.6634
Rape	0.8458
Murder	0.1486
Total Violent Crime	4.848 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.43
Vehicle Theft	0.8613
Burglary	5.074
Arson	0.2468
Total Property Crime	17.61 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1485
Drug Crimes	7.051
Vandalism	6.608
Identity Theft	0.1744
Animal Cruelty	0.0714
Total "Other" Rate	14.05 (D)

Individual Starkenburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rhineland, MO	D+	D	C-
McKittrick, MO	D-	D	D-
Gasconade, MO	D	D+	D
Big Spring, MO	D-	D+	D
Bluffton, MO	D+	D	C-
Hermann, MO	D-	D	D-
Case, MO	D+	D+	D+
Morrison, MO	D+	D+	D+
Portland, MO	C-	D+	C+
Readsville, MO	F	D	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Starkenburg 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
Sargent, TX	B+	B	B
Rowell, SC	C-	D+	D+
Roy, AR	D	D+	D+
Ruleton, KS	D	D+	D+
Russell, OK	D+	D+	D+
Ruth, CA	C-	D-	D-
Sacate, AZ	F	F	F
Saffordville, KS	D-	D+	D+
Sagerton, TX	F	D-	D-
Samford, MO	C+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Starkenburg 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 Starkenburg, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Starkenburg schools on SchoolGrade

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