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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.57 million

Cost of Crime™ for Trenton, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,358 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Trenton ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Trenton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Trenton is 35.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Trenton Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Trenton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Trenton, MO see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Trenton, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Trenton for 2025 is $3,574,043. This translates to approximately $535 per resident and $1,358 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Trenton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Trenton, MO:	$535
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Trenton is $535 per year, which is $71 more than the national average and $125 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Trenton:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,471 more than in Trenton.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $313 less than in Trenton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Trenton	Cost per Trenton Resident
Murder	$1.17 million	$175
Rape/Sexual Assault	$338,501	$51
Robbery	$102,362	$15
Assault	$466,910	$70
Kidnapping	$76,970	$12
Vehicle Theft	$96,116	$14
Burglary	$159,841	$24
Theft	$525,485	$79
Arson	$27,917	$4
Vandalism	$260,051	$39
Animal Cruelty	$3,909	$1
Drug Crimes	$318,317	$48
Identity Theft	$30,269	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,574,043	$535

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Trenton, 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 Trenton totals $9,518,689 ($1,426 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,092,732 ($1,961 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 Trenton 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 east 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, of which Trenton has 1, have the same problem. Of Trenton’s 6,675 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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Trenton 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 Trenton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.436
Robbery	0.4875
Rape	0.8364
Murder	0.0931
Total Violent Crime	3.853 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.20
Vehicle Theft	0.9299
Burglary	2.640
Arson	0.1732
Total Property Crime	18.94 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1902
Drug Crimes	6.447
Vandalism	5.453
Identity Theft	0.5859
Animal Cruelty	0.0792
Total "Other" Rate	12.76 (D)

Individual Trenton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Edinburg, MO	C-	D-	C+
Tindall, MO	A-	B+	A
Hickory Creek, MO	C-	F	C
Farmersville, MO	D+	D-	C
Brimson, MO	B-	D+	A+
Laredo, MO	D+	D+	D
Spickard, MO	B	C	A+
Galt, MO	B-	C+	B
Melbourne, MO	C+	D	B
Chula, MO	D-	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Trenton 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
Mariposa, CA	C+	D-	D-
Rock Spring, GA	B+	B	B
Rochester, IL	A+	A	A
Roanoke, IN	A+	A+	A+
Riverside, TX	D-	D+	D+
Riverdale, NJ	B+	A	A
Riverdale, CA	C	D+	D+
Rio Blanco, PR	D-	D-	D-
Ringoes, NJ	A+	A	A
Rockland, ME	D+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Trenton is safer 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 Trenton, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Trenton schools on SchoolGrade

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