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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$307,665

Cost of Crime™ for Vera, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,345 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Vera 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 Vera's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Vera is 28.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Vera Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Vera varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Vera, MO see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Vera, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Vera for 2025 is $307,665. This translates to approximately $526 per resident and $1,345 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Vera. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Vera, MO:	$526
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Vera is $526 per year, which is $62 more than the national average and $134 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Vera:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,481 more than in Vera.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $304 less than in Vera

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Vera	Cost per Vera Resident
Murder	$100,425	$172
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,517	$44
Robbery	$5,373	$9
Assault	$68,571	$117
Kidnapping	$6,042	$10
Vehicle Theft	$15,549	$27
Burglary	$9,523	$16
Theft	$17,043	$29
Arson	$2,378	$4
Vandalism	$32,622	$56
Animal Cruelty	$276	$0
Drug Crimes	$22,794	$39
Identity Theft	$1,553	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$307,665	$526

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Vera, 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 Vera totals $806,612 ($1,379 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,114,277 ($1,905 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 Vera 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 Vera’s 585 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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Vera 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 Vera residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.081
Robbery	0.2920
Rape	0.7194
Murder	0.0913
Total Violent Crime	5.184 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.625
Vehicle Theft	1.716
Burglary	1.795
Arson	0.1683
Total Property Crime	9.305 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1703
Drug Crimes	5.267
Vandalism	7.806
Identity Theft	0.3430
Animal Cruelty	0.0638
Total "Other" Rate	13.65 (D)

Individual Vera Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stark, MO	C-	D-	B
Bowling Green, MO	D	D+	C+
Tarrants, MO	D+	D	A
Louisiana, MO	D-	D	D-
Cyrene, MO	B+	C-	A+
St. Clement, MO	B+	C+	A+
Pike, IL	A-	B+	A
Edgewood, MO	C-	D+	C
Clarksville, MO	F	D-	F
Spencerburg, MO	C	D	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Vera is similar 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
North Belgrade, ME	A	A+	A+
Reistville, PA	A+	A	A
Rebie, GA	A-	A	A
Rawlings, VA	D	C-	C-
Rassat, MN	A	A+	A+
Ransons, VA	B-	A+	A+
Quincy, KY	B	A	A
Quantico, VA	F	F	F
Pulaski, IA	C-	A+	A+
Progress, MS	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Vera 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 Vera, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Vera schools on SchoolGrade

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