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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$578,180

Cost of Crime™ for Taneyville, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,252 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Taneyville ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Taneyville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Taneyville is 28.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Taneyville Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Taneyville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Taneyville, MO see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Taneyville, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Taneyville for 2025 is $578,180. This translates to approximately $466 per resident and $1,252 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Taneyville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Taneyville, MO:	$466
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Taneyville is $466 per year, which is $1 more than the national average and $195 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Taneyville:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,541 more than in Taneyville.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $244 less than in Taneyville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Taneyville	Cost per Taneyville Resident
Murder	$144,245	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,405	$44
Robbery	$20,492	$16
Assault	$149,635	$120
Kidnapping	$9,460	$8
Vehicle Theft	$12,261	$10
Burglary	$25,200	$20
Theft	$46,607	$38
Arson	$5,844	$5
Vandalism	$49,624	$40
Animal Cruelty	$638	$1
Drug Crimes	$53,605	$43
Identity Theft	$6,163	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$578,180	$466

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Taneyville, 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 Taneyville totals $1,264,939 ($1,018 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,843,119 ($1,484 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 Taneyville 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 northeast 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 Taneyville’s 1,242 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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Taneyville 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 Taneyville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.195
Robbery	0.5245
Rape	0.7224
Murder	0.0618
Total Violent Crime	5.504 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.246
Vehicle Theft	0.6375
Burglary	2.237
Arson	0.1949
Total Property Crime	10.32 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1256
Drug Crimes	5.835
Vandalism	5.593
Identity Theft	0.6411
Animal Cruelty	0.0694
Total "Other" Rate	12.26 (D)

Individual Taneyville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kissee Mills, MO	C-	D+	C+
Forsyth, MO	C+	D+	B+
Garrison, MO	B	D+	A-
Hilda, MO	F	D	F
Bradleyville, MO	D-	F	D
Rockaway Beach, MO	C	C	C
Powersite, MO	C	D+	C+
Merriam Woods, MO	C+	C	B-
Kirbyville, MO	B	B	B
Mildred, MO	C+	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Taneyville 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
Wares Crossroads, VA	A-	B-	B-
Cando, ND	C+	B-	B-
Casey, AL	F	F	F
Charlack, MO	F	F	F
Charlo, MT	C	D+	D+
Chesterfield, NH	B	A	A
Chetopa, KS	D	D+	D+
Columbus, PA	A	C	C
Convent, LA	D-	D-	D-
Elkton, SD	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Taneyville 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 Taneyville, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Taneyville schools on SchoolGrade

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