The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Tower Grove South

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Tower Grove South.

 

Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D
D+
Other Crime Grade
D

$17.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $3,095 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Tower Grove South 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 Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Tower Grove South ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of neighborhoods but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Tower Grove South's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Tower Grove South is 53.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tower Grove South Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tower Grove South varies by area - ranging from 1 in 11 in the west areas to 1 in 28 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO see the most incidents - about 100 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 58 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Tower Grove South for 2025 is $17,344,604. This translates to approximately $1,440 per resident and $3,095 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.3% of the median household income in Tower Grove South. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 45.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Tower Grove South Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO: $1440
Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO: $1547
Central West End, St. Louis, M: $1,357
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tower Grove South is $1,440 per year, which is $975 more than the national average and $779 more than St. Louis's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Tower Grove South:
  • In Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO, crime costs $1,547 per person, which is $107 more than in Tower Grove South.
  • In Central West End, St. Louis, M, crime costs $1,357 per person, which is $82 less than in Tower Grove South

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Tower Grove South for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Tower Grove South
Cost per Tower Grove South Resident
Murder
$9.15 million
$759
Rape/Sexual Assault
$602,482
$50
Robbery
$359,874
$30
Assault
$2.15 million
$179
Kidnapping
$364,127
$30
Vehicle Theft
$1.96 million
$163
Burglary
$435,302
$36
Theft
$927,978
$77
Arson
$28,542
$2
Vandalism
$781,889
$65
Animal Cruelty
$11,374
$1
Drug Crimes
$549,232
$46
Identity Theft
$18,158
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$17,344,604
$1,440

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, 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 Tower Grove South totals $64,086,887 ($5,319 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $81,431,491 ($6,759 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 Tower Grove South 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 southeast part of the neighborhood 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 Tower Grove South’s 12,048 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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Tower Grove South 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 Tower Grove South residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.228
Robbery
0.9496
Rape
0.8247
Murder
0.4041
Total Violent Crime
8.406 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.87
Vehicle Theft
10.51
Burglary
3.984
Arson
0.0981
Total Property Crime
29.47 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4985
Drug Crimes
6.163
Vandalism
9.084
Identity Theft
0.1947
Animal Cruelty
0.1276
Total "Other" Rate
16.07 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Tower Grove South is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Tower Grove South.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D
C-
C+
B
B-
D-
F
D
D
F
D+
D-
F
D
D
D-
D+
C-
D+
C-
C-
C-
C+
C-
C+
C+
D+
D+
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Tower Grove South is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Tower Grove South is less safe than 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 Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO average SchoolGrade of F, with 6% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Tower Grove South schools on SchoolGrade

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