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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$135,059

Cost of Crime™ for Wien, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,253 per household.

More cost data

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wien ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Wien's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wien is 37.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wien Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wien varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Wien, MO see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wien, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Wien for 2025 is $135,059. This translates to approximately $763 per resident and $2,253 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Wien. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Wien, MO:	$763
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wien is $763 per year, which is $299 more than the national average and $103 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wien:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,244 more than in Wien.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $541 less than in Wien

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wien	Cost per Wien Resident
Murder	$35,074	$198
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,905	$50
Robbery	$2,988	$17
Assault	$44,666	$252
Kidnapping	$2,653	$15
Vehicle Theft	$14,715	$83
Burglary	$3,589	$20
Theft	$8,416	$48
Arson	$776	$4
Vandalism	$5,850	$33
Animal Cruelty	$68	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,770	$38
Identity Theft	$588	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$135,059	$763

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wien, 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 Wien totals $287,655 ($1,625 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $422,713 ($2,388 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 Wien 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 Wien’s 177 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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Wien 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 Wien residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.787
Robbery	0.5367
Rape	0.8298
Murder	0.1054
Total Violent Crime	10.26 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.181
Vehicle Theft	5.369
Burglary	2.236
Arson	0.1815
Total Property Crime	16.97 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2472
Drug Crimes	5.171
Vandalism	4.626
Identity Theft	0.4293
Animal Cruelty	0.0516
Total "Other" Rate	10.53 (C-)

Individual Wien Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Westville, MO	D+	C	D+
New Cambria, MO	D-	F	B-
Lingo, MO	F	F	B
Marceline, MO	D+	B-	C-
Kaseyville, MO	B+	C+	A
Musselfork, MO	D+	C-	D+
Bucklin, MO	B-	D+	A+
Callao, MO	D	D	C+
Mike, MO	D+	D	D+
Prairie Hill, MO	D-	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wien 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
Heiberg, MN	D+	B+	B+
Tide, OR	D	D	D
Ti, OK	B	C+	C+
Thurlow, KY	C-	C-	C-
Thurber, TX	B	C+	C+
Threefork Bridge, WV	A	A+	A+
Thornton, MS	D-	C	C
Thompson, NE	D-	D+	D+
Thomasville, MS	C+	A-	A-
Thomasboro, GA	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Wien 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 Wien, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Wien schools on SchoolGrade

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