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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$159,101

Cost of Crime™ for West Sullivan, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,098 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. West Sullivan ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to West Sullivan's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Sullivan is 26.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Sullivan Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Sullivan varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of West Sullivan, MO see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Sullivan, MO

The total projected cost of crime in West Sullivan for 2025 is $159,101. This translates to approximately $493 per resident and $1,098 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in West Sullivan. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Sullivan Compared to Other Cities?

West Sullivan, MO:	$493
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Sullivan is $493 per year, which is $28 more than the national average and $168 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Sullivan:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,514 more than in West Sullivan.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $271 less than in West Sullivan

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Sullivan	Cost per West Sullivan Resident
Murder	$42,417	$131
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,420	$48
Robbery	$8,298	$26
Assault	$43,468	$135
Kidnapping	$3,099	$10
Vehicle Theft	$1,890	$6
Burglary	$8,823	$27
Theft	$11,738	$36
Arson	$1,398	$4
Vandalism	$12,801	$40
Animal Cruelty	$100	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,385	$29
Identity Theft	$263	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$159,101	$493

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Sullivan, 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 West Sullivan totals $370,483 ($1,147 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $529,584 ($1,640 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 West Sullivan 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 West Sullivan’s 323 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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West Sullivan 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 West Sullivan residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.686
Robbery	0.8167
Rape	0.7874
Murder	0.0699
Total Violent Crime	6.360 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.017
Vehicle Theft	0.3778
Burglary	3.012
Arson	0.1793
Total Property Crime	10.59 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1583
Drug Crimes	3.928
Vandalism	5.548
Identity Theft	0.1051
Animal Cruelty	0.0420
Total "Other" Rate	9.781 (C-)

Individual West Sullivan Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
St. Cloud, MO	C+	D-	B+
Sullivan, MO	C	C	C+
Oak Grove Village, MO	D	C-	D+
Bourbon, MO	D+	D+	C-
Coffeyton, MO	D-	D	F
Stanton, MO	B-	B-	C+
Spring Bluff, MO	C-	D+	C-
Japan, MO	B-	C-	B+
Hinch, MO	C-	D+	B-
Argo, MO	F	D+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Sullivan 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
Glenford, NY	A	B-	B-
Herbster, WI	B+	B-	B-
Wilkinson, WV	D	C-	C-
Green Hill, WV	C+	C+	C+
Graceville, PA	A-	A-	A-
Gorham, IL	A	A+	A+
Goodrich, ME	B-	A+	A+
Goodland, FL	A+	B-	B-
Goodell, IA	B	A	A
Golf Manor, NJ	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, West Sullivan 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 West Sullivan, MO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See West Sullivan schools on SchoolGrade

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