The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Winchester, 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?

$1.11 million

Cost of Crime™ for Winchester, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,593 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Winchester ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of cities but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Winchester's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Winchester is 44.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Winchester Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Winchester varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Winchester, MO see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Winchester, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Winchester for 2025 is $1,108,869. This translates to approximately $626 per resident and $1,593 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Winchester. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

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

Winchester, MO:	$626
Hazelwood, MO:	$3007
St. Paul, MO:	$222
Missouri:	$660
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Winchester is $626 per year, which is $162 more than the national average and $34 less than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Winchester:

In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $3,007 per person, which is $2,380 more than in Winchester.
In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $222 per person, which is $404 less than in Winchester

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Winchester	Cost per Winchester Resident
Murder	$304,904	$172
Rape/Sexual Assault	$86,869	$49
Robbery	$22,364	$13
Assault	$92,954	$53
Kidnapping	$8,636	$5
Vehicle Theft	$227,526	$129
Burglary	$21,214	$12
Theft	$164,787	$93
Arson	$9,344	$5
Vandalism	$93,800	$53
Animal Cruelty	$1,045	$1
Drug Crimes	$70,183	$40
Identity Theft	$5,243	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,108,869	$626

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Winchester, 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 Winchester totals $2,468,579 ($1,395 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,577,448 ($2,021 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 Winchester 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 northeast part of the city has more 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 Winchester’s 1,770 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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Winchester 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 Winchester residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.829
Robbery	0.4017
Rape	0.8094
Murder	0.0917
Total Violent Crime	3.131 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.98
Vehicle Theft	8.301
Burglary	1.321
Arson	0.2186
Total Property Crime	27.82 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0805
Drug Crimes	5.361
Vandalism	7.418
Identity Theft	0.3827
Animal Cruelty	0.0798
Total "Other" Rate	13.32 (D)

Individual Winchester Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ballwin, MO	C	B+	C-
Manchester, MO	D+	B-	D+
Twin Oaks, MO	C-	B+	C-
Valley Park, MO	D+	C	D+
Ellisville, MO	C	B+	C
Town and Country, MO	C-	B+	D+
Des Peres, MO	D-	B	D-
Chesterfield, MO	D	B	D-
Clarkson Valley, MO	C	A-	C-
Grover, MO	B	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Winchester 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
Wardensville, WV	A-	A-	A-
Cowiche, WA	B+	B+	B+
Creighton, NE	B-	B	B
Dalmatia, PA	A-	A	A
Folsom, NJ	A	A-	A-
Gamerco, NM	F	F	F
Garfield, MN	A	A-	A-
Lakeshire, MO	F	C-	C-
Maple Hill, NC	D	F	F
Vina, AL	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Winchester 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 Winchester, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Winchester schools on SchoolGrade

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