Meta, MO Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Meta in green. The most dangerous areas in Meta are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Meta, MO Safe from Vandalism?

The C grade means the rate of vandalism is slightly higher than the average US city. Meta is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of cities are safer and 40% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Meta's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Meta is 4.446 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Meta generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Meta may be as high as 1 in 150 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 422 in the southeast part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more vandalism occurs in the north parts of Meta, MO: about 1 per year. The east part of Meta has fewer cases of vandalism with only 0 in a typical year.

How Meta's Vandalism Rate Compares

The chart below compares the vandalism rate in Meta to the Missouri state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the vandalism rate, Meta is safer than the Missouri state average and as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Vandalism in Meta, MO

Vandalism is projected to cost the residents of Meta about $13,148 in 2025, or roughly $32 per resident. This is part of Meta's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Meta, including every crime type and how Meta compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Vandalism Map

Remember that vandalism rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Meta's crime maps on the Meta overall crime page.

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Individual Meta Crime Maps & Stats

Vandalism Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Van Cleve, MO	F	B+	F	B+
St. Thomas, MO	A-	C+	A-	B+
St. Elizabeth, MO	D	B-	D	C+
Osage Bend, MO	A+	B-	A+	A
Koeltztown, MO	C+	C+	B-	C-
Argyle, MO	F	C+	F	C-
Henley, MO	A	B+	A	B
Marys Home, MO	B+	C	A-	B
Brinktown, MO	D-	C-	F	C+
St. Anthony, MO	C+	C	B+	D-

Vandalism in City with Similar Populations

Meta is higher versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares vandalism in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Lee Vining, CA	D-	F	F	C+
Salt Springs, FL	A	C	C	B+
Saddlebrooke, MO	B+	B	B	B
Little Germany, PA	A+	A+	A+	A
Little Canada, NY	A+	C+	C+	A+
Linkwood, MD	C	C-	C-	C-
Linefork, KY	D-	D	D	D+
Lindaville, PA	A+	A+	A+	A
Lincoln, MN	C	B-	B-	C
Lillydale, TN	D+	D	D	C-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Meta, MO average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Meta schools on SchoolGrade

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