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

Crime per Capita in Vinita Terrace

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Vinita Terrace.

 

Vinita Terrace, MO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$318,250

Cost of Crime™ for Vinita Terrace, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,717 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Vinita Terrace ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Vinita Terrace's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Vinita Terrace is 85.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Vinita Terrace Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Vinita Terrace varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 17 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Vinita Terrace, MO see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Vinita Terrace, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Vinita Terrace for 2025 is $318,250. This translates to approximately $1,326 per resident and $2,717 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Vinita Terrace. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Vinita Terrace Compared to Other Cities?

Vinita Terrace, MO: $1326
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Vinita Terrace is $1,326 per year, which is $862 more than the national average and $666 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Vinita Terrace:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $1,681 more than in Vinita Terrace.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $1,104 less than in Vinita Terrace

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Vinita Terrace for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Vinita Terrace
Cost per Vinita Terrace Resident
Murder
$96,763
$403
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,599
$52
Robbery
$9,345
$39
Assault
$57,756
$241
Kidnapping
$2,634
$11
Vehicle Theft
$48,155
$201
Burglary
$9,372
$39
Theft
$46,133
$192
Arson
$797
$3
Vandalism
$23,069
$96
Animal Cruelty
$239
$1
Drug Crimes
$10,615
$44
Identity Theft
$773
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$318,250
$1,326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Vinita Terrace, 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 Vinita Terrace totals $720,091 ($3,000 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,038,341 ($4,326 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 Vinita Terrace 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 central 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 Vinita Terrace’s 240 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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Vinita Terrace 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 Vinita Terrace residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
8.380
Robbery
1.238
Rape
0.8658
Murder
0.2145
Total Violent Crime
10.70 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
37.12
Vehicle Theft
12.96
Burglary
4.305
Arson
0.1376
Total Property Crime
54.52 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1810
Drug Crimes
5.980
Vandalism
13.45
Identity Theft
0.4159
Animal Cruelty
0.1344
Total "Other" Rate
20.17 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
F
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Vinita Terrace 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
F
C
C
A
A-
A-
C
D+
D+
A-
C
C
A+
A
A
B
A
A
A+
B+
B+
C
B
B
A+
A
A
A-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Vinita Terrace 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 Vinita Terrace, MO average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Vinita Terrace schools on SchoolGrade

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