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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$332,223

Cost of Crime™ for Whiting, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,520 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Whiting ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Whiting's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Whiting is 42.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Whiting Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Whiting varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Whiting, MO see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Whiting, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Whiting for 2025 is $332,223. This translates to approximately $634 per resident and $1,520 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Whiting. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Whiting, MO:	$634
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Whiting is $634 per year, which is $170 more than the national average and $26 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Whiting:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,373 more than in Whiting.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $412 less than in Whiting

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Whiting	Cost per Whiting Resident
Murder	$125,385	$239
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,001	$48
Robbery	$6,942	$13
Assault	$39,281	$75
Kidnapping	$5,821	$11
Vehicle Theft	$5,503	$11
Burglary	$15,048	$29
Theft	$64,533	$123
Arson	$2,438	$5
Vandalism	$16,425	$31
Animal Cruelty	$298	$1
Drug Crimes	$22,979	$44
Identity Theft	$2,568	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$332,223	$634

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Whiting, 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 Whiting totals $962,479 ($1,837 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,294,702 ($2,471 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 Whiting 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 Whiting’s 524 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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Whiting 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 Whiting residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.610
Robbery	0.4212
Rape	0.7869
Murder	0.1273
Total Violent Crime	3.946 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.78
Vehicle Theft	0.6782
Burglary	3.166
Arson	0.1927
Total Property Crime	27.82 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1832
Drug Crimes	5.929
Vandalism	4.388
Identity Theft	0.6331
Animal Cruelty	0.0770
Total "Other" Rate	11.21 (D+)

Individual Whiting Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Prairie, MO	D	D	D
Anniston, MO	C-	D-	C
Samos, MO	D	D-	D
La Forge, MO	B+	C	A+
Matthews, MO	B-	D-	A+
Dorena, MO	D-	D+	D-
Miner, MO	D	D-	D
Kewanee, MO	B+	C	A+
Sikeston, MO	D-	D-	D
Delmo, MO	D-	F	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Whiting 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
Stockbridge, VT	A-	A-	A-
Foster, IN	A-	A-	A-
Fourmile, KY	C-	D+	D+
Free Hope, AR	D-	F	F
Frost Town, LA	D	F	F
Frumet, MO	C+	D	D
Fryburg, OH	B	D+	D+
Fullerton, LA	C-	D-	D-
Garryowen, MT	F	F	F
Gas City, OK	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Whiting 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 Whiting, MO average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Whiting schools on SchoolGrade

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