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

Crime per Capita in Westview

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

 

Westview, MO Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
A-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$30,947

Cost of Crime™ for Westview, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $912 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Westview ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Westview's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Westview is 16.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westview, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Westview for 2025 is $30,947. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $912 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Westview. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Westview, MO: $326
Hazelwood, MO: $3007
St. Paul, MO: $222
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westview is $326 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $334 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westview:
  • In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,681 more than in Westview.
  • In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $104 less than in Westview

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Westview for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Westview
Cost per Westview Resident
Murder
$9,166
$96
Rape/Sexual Assault
$4,058
$43
Robbery
$1,411
$15
Assault
$6,415
$68
Kidnapping
$1,252
$13
Vehicle Theft
$852
$9
Burglary
$1,346
$14
Theft
$2,558
$27
Arson
$395
$4
Vandalism
$1,466
$15
Animal Cruelty
$37
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,842
$19
Identity Theft
$149
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$30,947
$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westview, 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 Westview totals $82,550 ($869 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $113,496 ($1,195 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 Westview 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 Westview’s 95 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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Westview 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 Westview residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.351
Robbery
0.4723
Rape
0.7045
Murder
0.0513
Total Violent Crime
3.579 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.199
Vehicle Theft
0.5789
Burglary
1.562
Arson
0.1724
Total Property Crime
7.512 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2174
Drug Crimes
2.621
Vandalism
2.160
Identity Theft
0.2022
Animal Cruelty
0.0524
Total "Other" Rate
5.252 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
C-
B+
C+
C+
C+
D
D+
D
D
D+
D
D
C
D+
B
C-
B+
D
D+
C-
C+
C+
B-
D-
D
D
C+
B-
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westview 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
A-
A
A
D
B-
B-
C
C+
C+
A+
C+
C+
D
C+
C+
C+
D+
D+
B
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
D
D+
D+
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Westview 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 Westview, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Westview schools on SchoolGrade

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