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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$339,197

Cost of Crime™ for Valley View, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $944 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Valley View ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Valley View's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Valley View is 20.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Valley View Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Valley View varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Valley View, MO see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Valley View, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Valley View for 2025 is $339,197. This translates to approximately $472 per resident and $944 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Valley View. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Valley View Compared to Other Cities?

Valley View, MO:	$472
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Valley View is $472 per year, which is $8 more than the national average and $188 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Valley View:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,534 more than in Valley View.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $250 less than in Valley View

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Valley View	Cost per Valley View Resident
Murder	$113,472	$158
Rape/Sexual Assault	$32,935	$46
Robbery	$14,883	$21
Assault	$82,526	$115
Kidnapping	$10,072	$14
Vehicle Theft	$10,082	$14
Burglary	$18,971	$26
Theft	$4,258	$6
Arson	$4,423	$6
Vandalism	$19,188	$27
Animal Cruelty	$515	$1
Drug Crimes	$26,026	$36
Identity Theft	$1,846	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$339,197	$472

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Valley View, 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 Valley View totals $937,941 ($1,306 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,277,138 ($1,779 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 Valley View 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 Valley View’s 718 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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Valley View 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 Valley View residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.002
Robbery	0.6590
Rape	0.7565
Murder	0.0841
Total Violent Crime	5.502 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.145
Vehicle Theft	0.9068
Burglary	2.913
Arson	0.2551
Total Property Crime	5.220 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2313
Drug Crimes	4.900
Vandalism	3.741
Identity Theft	0.3322
Animal Cruelty	0.0970
Total "Other" Rate	9.302 (C)

Individual Valley View Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cold Springs, MO	F	F	D-
Racket, MO	B	D+	A-
Pom-o-sa Heights, MO	C-	D	C+
Mount Zion, MO	C	D	C+
Warsaw, MO	D+	D	C-
Whitakerville, MO	D-	D-	D-
Tightwad, MO	B	B-	B+
Leesville, MO	B	C+	B+
White Branch, MO	C	D	B-
Coal, MO	B-	C	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Valley View 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
Mora, GA	B-	C	C
Rowsburg, OH	B+	A-	A-
Rousculp, OH	A-	A	A
Rose, ID	B-	B	B
Rockford Bay, ID	C+	B-	B-
Roberta, OK	B	B-	B-
Roane, TX	D-	F	F
Newry, SC	C-	D+	D+
Mountain Village, AK	D-	F	F
Mount Pleasant, OH	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Valley View 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 Valley View, MO average SchoolGrade of C-, with 31% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Valley View schools on SchoolGrade

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