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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$142,942

Cost of Crime™ for Whitakerville, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,422 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Whitakerville ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Whitakerville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Whitakerville is 43.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Whitakerville Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Whitakerville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Whitakerville, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Whitakerville for 2025 is $142,942. This translates to approximately $684 per resident and $1,422 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Whitakerville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Whitakerville, MO:	$684
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Whitakerville is $684 per year, which is $220 more than the national average and $24 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Whitakerville:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,323 more than in Whitakerville.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $462 less than in Whitakerville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Whitakerville	Cost per Whitakerville Resident
Murder	$41,323	$198
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,008	$43
Robbery	$4,457	$21
Assault	$35,218	$169
Kidnapping	$2,345	$11
Vehicle Theft	$1,810	$9
Burglary	$8,568	$41
Theft	$20,270	$97
Arson	$1,356	$6
Vandalism	$10,541	$50
Animal Cruelty	$129	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,658	$37
Identity Theft	$259	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$142,942	$684

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Whitakerville, 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 Whitakerville totals $327,931 ($1,569 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $470,872 ($2,253 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 Whitakerville 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 Whitakerville’s 209 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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Whitakerville 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 Whitakerville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.867
Robbery	0.6779
Rape	0.7108
Murder	0.1052
Total Violent Crime	7.361 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.73
Vehicle Theft	0.5593
Burglary	4.520
Arson	0.2687
Total Property Crime	24.07 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1851
Drug Crimes	4.954
Vandalism	7.060
Identity Theft	0.1599
Animal Cruelty	0.0836
Total "Other" Rate	12.44 (D)

Individual Whitakerville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pom-o-sa Heights, MO	C-	D	C+
Warsaw, MO	D+	D	C-
Cold Springs, MO	F	F	D-
White Branch, MO	C	D	B-
Fristoe, MO	D+	D	D+
Valley View, MO	B	D	A+
Hastain, MO	C-	D+	C-
Racket, MO	B	D+	A-
Edwards, MO	C-	D+	C-
Quincy, MO	D+	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Whitakerville 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
Gould, OK	D-	D+	D+
West Old Town, ME	A+	A+	A+
Halleck, NV	D-	D-	D-
Greenhorn, CA	B-	C-	C-
Greenbrier, MO	C+	C+	C+
Green River, MI	A	C	C
Grayling, AK	F	F	F
Gray, NY	B	C-	C-
Gravel Hill, AR	D+	D-	D-
Grassy Cove, TN	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Whitakerville is as safe as 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 Whitakerville, MO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Whitakerville schools on SchoolGrade

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