Ozark County, MO Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Ozark County 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.

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

The violent crime rate in Ozark County is 6.186 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ozark County residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ozark County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 86 in the central areas to 1 in 320 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ozark County, MO see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ozark County, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Ozark County for 2025 is $3,508,272. This translates to approximately $430 per resident and $1,040 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Ozark County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 40.2%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 46.7%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ozark County is $430 per year, which is $172 more than the national average and $53 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Ozark County:

• In St. Louis City, MO, crime costs $1,111 per person, which is $682 more than in Ozark County.
• In St. Charles County, MO, crime costs $171 per person, which is $259 less than in Ozark County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ozark County	Cost per Ozark County Resident
Murder	$1.87 million	$229
Rape/Sexual Assault	$390,049	$48
Robbery	$168,281	$21
Assault	$1.08 million	$133
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$3,508,272	$430

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Ozark County, 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 Ozark County totals $14,587,270 ($1,788 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,095,542 ($2,218 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Ozark County violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Ozark County’s 8,159 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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Ozark County Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Ozark County residents in a standard year.

Ozark County Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Ozark County residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.620
Robbery	0.6557
Rape	0.7884
Murder	0.1218
Total Violent Crime	6.186 (D-)

Individual Ozark County Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Ozark County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Ozark County.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Baxter County, AR	D+	D	C
Douglas County, MO	B-	D+	B-
Marion County, AR	D+	D-	C-
Howell County, MO	C-	D	C-
Wright County, MO	D-	D+	D-
Fulton County, AR	D-	D-	D
Taney County, MO	C-	C	D+
Izard County, AR	D+	D-	B-
Boone County, AR	D+	D	C-
Oregon County, MO	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Ozark County is similar versus other counties of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Moniteau County, MO	C+	C+	C+
Montgomery County, AR	D	D	D
Monroe County, WV	A-	B-	B-
Monroe County, OH	B-	C-	C-
Monroe County, MO	D-	D-	D-
Monroe County, KY	B+	A	A
Monroe County, IA	A-	A	A
Monroe County, AR	F	F	F
Monona County, IA	C+	C+	C+
Mono County, CA	F	F	F

Considering only the violent crime rate, Ozark County is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

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