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Crime Statistics for Missouri

Overall Crime Rating:

C+ (45.38% higher than national average)

High Risk Crimes:

Murder (84% higher than the national average)

Vehicle Theft (56% higher than the national average)

Violent Crime (50% higher than the national average)

Aggravated Assault (42% higher than the national average)

Investing in a security camera system effectively protects your home and family from criminals. Research consistently shows that these devices deter crime, with a reduction of 65% or more. Additionally, having surveillance cameras provides valuable evidence of criminal activity occurring. Surveillance camera systems are a proven cost-effective method to prevent, record, and decrease the overall rate of crime and will provide both you and your family with a much-needed peace of mind.

View individual city crime ratings below:

Cities with Highest Crime Rate:

St. Louis

Kansas City

Raytown

Springfield

Grandview

Cities with Lowest Crime Rate:

Maryville

Smithville

Lake St. Louis

Raymore

Jackson

Kansas City Crime Rating:

D- (269.06% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Murder

Kansas City, Missouri (KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri in terms of population and area. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090, making it the 37th most populous city in the United States. It serves as the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which spans the Missouri-Kansas state line and has a population of 2,392,035. The majority of the city is located in Jackson County, with parts extending into Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. Kansas City was established in the 1830s as a port on the Missouri River where it meets the Kansas River. It was incorporated as the town of Kansas on June 1, 1850, shortly followed by the establishment of the Kansas Territory. To avoid confusion between the two, the name Kansas City was given to distinguish them. Situated on the western boundary of Missouri with Kansas, with Downtown positioned near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, the city covers approximately 319.03 square miles, making it the 25th largest city in the United States by total area. It serves as one of the county seats of Jackson County, along with the prominent satellite city of Independence. Other major suburbs include Blue Springs and Lee's Summit in Missouri, as well as Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, and Kansas City in Kansas. The city is comprised of various neighborhoods, such as the River Market District in the north, the 18th and Vine District in the east, and the Country Club Plaza in the south. Notable cultural traditions include Kansas City jazz, theater, as a hub for the Vaudevillian Orpheum circuit in the 1920s, and the Chiefs and Royals sports franchises. Additionally, the city is renowned for its cuisine featuring Kansas City-style barbecue, strip steak, and craft breweries.

St. Louis Crime Rating:

F (575.04% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Murder

St. Louis is the second-largest city in Missouri, located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. It has a population of over 301,000 in the city proper, and over 2.8 million in the metropolitan area. The area has a rich history, with Native American cultures inhabiting the region for thousands of years. From 900 to 1500 CE, it was a center of Mississippian culture. St. Louis was founded in 1764 by French fur traders and became a regional center. It played a significant role in the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase and served as a major port on the Mississippi River in the 19th century. It is now a global city with a diverse economy and is home to several Fortune 500 companies. The city is also known for its prominent research universities and medical institutions. St. Louis is home to several professional sports teams and has various notable attractions, including the iconic Gateway Arch.

Springfield Crime Rating:

D- (213.61% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft

Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The population of the city was 169,176 in 2020. It is the main city in the Springfield metropolitan area, which includes several counties and has an estimated population of 481,483 in 2021. The metropolitan area is one of the fastest growing in Missouri. Springfield has various nicknames, including "Queen City of the Ozarks" and "The 417" after its area code. It is also known as the "Birthplace of Route 66". The city is home to several universities and colleges, such as Missouri State University, Drury University, and Evangel University. It is a significant center for education and medical care, with two major hospitals, CoxHealth and Mercy, employing over 20,000 people and being the largest employers in the region. Springfield is often associated with evangelical Christianity and is called the "Buckle of the Bible Belt". The city and its surrounding area have experienced growth and diversification over the years. Between 2010 and 2020, the population of Greene County increased by over 23,700 people, mainly due to immigration. Springfield is located on the Springfield Plateau of the Ozarks, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The city has numerous parks and a vast network of bike trails spanning 140 miles. Bass Pro Shops, headquartered in Springfield, is a major tourist attraction in Missouri. The adjacent Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium is the largest wildlife attraction in the world. Additionally, Springfield is near Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and is part of the Trail of Tears, a national historic trail.

Columbia Crime Rating:

C+ (35.01% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Murder

Columbia is a city in Missouri, serving as the county seat of Boone County and housing the University of Missouri. It was founded in 1821 and is the principal city of the Columbia metropolitan area. With an estimated population of 128,555 residents in 2022, it is the state's fourth most-populous and fastest growing city. Columbia has a reputation as a progressive college town with a focus on politics, journalism, and public art. The city is centered around three educational institutions: Stephens College, the University of Missouri, and Columbia College. These institutions, along with the city's Downtown area, make Columbia a hub of learning. The central 8th Street, known as the Avenue of the Columns, connects various landmarks in the city. While Columbia was originally an agricultural town, education now serves as its primary economic driver. The healthcare, insurance, and technology sectors also contribute to the city's economy. Columbia is home to several notable companies, such as Shelter Insurance, Carfax, Veterans United Home Loans, and Slackers CDs and Games. The city also boasts cultural institutions like the State Historical Society of Missouri and the Museum of Art and Archaeology. It hosts annual events like the True/False Film Festival and the Roots N Blues Festival. The Missouri Tigers, the state's only major college athletic program, compete in football and basketball as members of the Southeastern Conference. Geographically, Columbia is situated in Mid-Missouri, surrounded by forested hills, rolling prairies, and the Missouri River valley. The landscape transitions from the Ozark Mountains to plains and savanna. The region features limestone bluffs, glades, caves, and springs that nourish the Hinkson, Roche Perche, and Bonne Femme creeks. The city is also surrounded by natural areas like Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The area has a rich history, with human presence dating back at least 12,000 years. Native tribes lived in villages along waterways and constructed mounds. The Osage and Missouria nations were displaced by French traders and American pioneers, who arrived via the Boone's Lick Road from the Upland South. The Boonslick area played a significant role in Missouri's early history and westward expansion. The city experienced waves of immigration, particularly from Germany and Ireland, resulting in a diverse population with over 8% foreign-born residents. The largest ethnicities are white and black, followed by people of Asian descent. Columbia is often referred to as the "Athens of Missouri" due to its beauty and educational focus, but is more commonly known as "CoMo".

Independence Crime Rating:

C (81.78% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft

Independence, Missouri is the fifth-largest city in the state and serves as the county seat of Jackson County. It is located on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area and is considered the largest suburb in the region. As of 2020, the city had a population of 123,011 residents. Independence holds the title of the "Queen City of the Trails" due to its historical significance as a departure point for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails. Notably, it is the hometown of former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, and visitors can explore the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, as well as the gravesites of Truman and his wife, Bess Truman. Additionally, Independence holds great importance within the Latter Day Saint movement, serving as the location of Joseph Smith's 1831 Temple Lot and serving as the headquarters for multiple Mormon denominations.

St. Joseph Crime Rating:

C- (101.91% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft

St. Joseph is a city in Missouri, United States. It is the county seat of Buchanan County. The city is located on the Missouri River. St. Joseph is the principal city of the St. Joseph Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes several counties in Missouri and Kansas. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 72,473. This makes it the eighth largest city in the state and the third largest in Northwest Missouri. St. Joseph is about 30 miles north of Kansas City and approximately 125 miles south of Omaha, Nebraska. The city was named after its founder, Joseph Robidoux, and the biblical Saint Joseph. It is also home to Missouri Western State University. Notably, rapper and songwriter Eminem was born in St. Joseph, although he grew up and made his career in Detroit, Michigan. In the nineteenth century, the city was the place where American outlaw Jesse James died. It was also the starting point of the Pony Express, which provided mail service to the West.

St. Charles Crime Rating:

A- (51.75% lower than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft

Saint Charles, also known as St. Charles, is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, USA. It has a population of 70,493 as of the 2020 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Missouri. Located on the Missouri River, St. Charles is a suburb of St. Louis in the northwest. The city was founded around 1769 by Louis Blanchette, a French-Canadian fur trader. Originally called Les Petites Côtes, which means "The Little Hills" in French, this area was under Spanish rule after France lost the Seven Years' War. St. Charles is the third-oldest city in Missouri and played a significant role as a river port during the westward expansion of the United States. It was a starting point for the Boone's Lick Road, which led to the Boonslick region. During its early days, St. Charles was primarily settled by French-speaking colonists from Canada. In 1804, it was considered the last "civilized" stop by the Lewis and Clark Expedition before they explored the newly acquired western territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase. From 1821 to 1826, St. Charles served as the first capital of Missouri. Today, it is home to the Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne shrine.

Blue Springs Crime Rating:

B+ (43.56% lower than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft

Blue Springs is a city in Missouri. It is located in Jackson County. Blue Springs is about 19 miles east of downtown Kansas City. It is the 9th largest city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and the 10th largest in Missouri. According to the 2020 census, the population of Blue Springs was 58,604.

Joplin Crime Rating:

C- (106.24% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft

Joplin is a city in Missouri, located in Jasper and Newton counties. Most of the city is in Jasper County, while a smaller portion is in Newton County. Despite not being the county seat for either county, Joplin is the largest city in both. According to the 2020 census, the population of Joplin is 51,762, making it the 13th most populous city in the state. The city occupies an area of 35.69 square miles on the outer edge of the Ozark Mountains. Joplin serves as the central hub for the Joplin-Miami, Missouri-Oklahoma Metro area, which has a population of 210,077, ranking it as the 5th largest metropolitan area in Missouri. Sadly, in May 2011, a devastating EF5 tornado struck Joplin, resulting in the loss of over 150 lives and causing extensive destruction to one-third of the city.

Florissant Crime Rating:

F (1,610.15% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Murder

Florissant is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, within the Greater St. Louis area. It is considered a middle-class, second-ring northern suburb of St. Louis. According to the 2020 United States census, the city's total population was 52,533.

Chesterfield Crime Rating:

A- (69.89% lower than national average)

Chesterfield is located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is a suburb situated to the west of St. Louis. According to the 2020 census, the population of Chesterfield was 49,999, making it the fourteenth-largest city in the state. The area known as Chesterfield was originally called "Gumbo Flats" because of its soil, which is rich and silty, resembling gumbo when wet.

Jefferson City Crime Rating:

B- (5.36% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft

Jefferson City, also known as Jeff City, is the capital of Missouri. It has a population of 43,228 according to the 2020 census, making it the 15th most populous city in the state. It is the county seat of Cole County and the main city of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is the second-most populous metropolitan area in Mid-Missouri and the fifth-largest in the state. The majority of the city is in Cole County, with a small portion extending into Callaway County. The city was named after Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Jefferson City is situated on the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau, on the southern side of the Missouri River, in an area called Mid-Missouri. It is approximately halfway between the two major urban areas of Kansas City and St. Louis. The city is located 29 miles south of Columbia, Missouri, and is known for being part of the Missouri Rhineland, a significant wine-producing region in the Midwest. The prominent feature of the city is the domed Capitol building, which overlooks the Missouri River from a bluff. This bluff was passed by Lewis and Clark during their expedition before any settlement was established there. The primary industries in Jefferson City are service and manufacturing. Additionally, the city is home to Lincoln University, a public historically black land-grant university. It was founded in 1866 by the 62nd Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops with support from the 65th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops.

Cape Girardeau Crime Rating:

C (97.40% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Murder

Cape Girardeau is a city in Missouri, located in Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties. According to the 2020 census, the population of the city is 39,540. It is one of the principal cities in the Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Alexander County, Illinois, Bollinger County, Missouri, and Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The metropolitan area has a total population of 97,517. Cape Girardeau is known as the economic center of Southeast Missouri and is also home to Southeast Missouri State University. It is situated approximately 100 miles southeast of St. Louis and 150 miles north of Memphis.

Wentzville Crime Rating:

A- (69.76% lower than national average)

Wentzville is located in western St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. It is an exurb of St. Louis. According to the 2020 census, the city has a total population of 44,372, making it the 15th largest city in Missouri. Wentzville has experienced significant population growth for two consecutive decades from 2000 to 2020, making it the fastest growing city in Missouri in terms of percentage increase. The city is known for hosting the St. Charles County Fair and the St. Louis Renaissance Festival at Rotary Park.

Oakville Crime Rating:

A- (60.07% lower than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft

Oakville is a designated place in south St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 36,301 according to the 2020 census. Oakville is located 18 miles south of St. Louis city and is bordered by the Mississippi and Meramec rivers. This area is known as "South County" in south St. Louis County.

Wildwood Crime Rating:

A- (69.89% lower than national average)

Wildwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is situated in the far western part of the county. According to the 2020 census, the population of Wildwood was 35,417. One notable feature of Wildwood is the Al Foster Trail, which is a popular attraction. Additionally, the city is home to several other trails, parks, and reserves, including Rockwoods Reservation and Babler State Park.

University City Crime Rating:

A (74.16% lower than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft

University City, also known as U. City, is a suburb of St. Louis in Missouri. It has a population of 35,065 according to the 2020 census. This city has a rich history as a streetcar suburb in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and you can still see many historic buildings along Delmar Boulevard. The northern part of University City has a more suburban feel with shopping centers and car-focused development, while the southern part has preserved its older charm. The city gets its name from Washington University, which is located nearby. In terms of open space, University City has large areas like Heman Park and Ruth Park, which offer recreational facilities and natural trails. The city has a variety of schools, including elementary, middle, Catholic, Jewish, and public high schools. It's important to note that the School District of University City operates independently from other school districts in the area.

Liberty Crime Rating:

A (74.79% lower than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft

Liberty is a city located in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It serves as the county seat and is considered a suburb of Kansas City. It is situated within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Liberty was recorded at 30,167. Additionally, Liberty is known for being the home of William Jewell College, an esteemed educational institution.

Ballwin Crime Rating:

A- (69.89% lower than national average)

Ballwin is a suburban area in St. Louis. It is situated in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population of Ballwin was 31,103.

Raytown Crime Rating:

D- (255.77% higher than national average)

Highest Risk Crime: Murder

Raytown is a city located in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It serves as a suburb of Kansas City. According to the 2020 census, the population of Raytown was recorded at 30,012. The current mayor of Raytown is Michael McDonough, and the mayor pro tem is Ryan Myers. Raytown is considered a part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Kirkwood Crime Rating:

A (83.96% lower than national average)

Kirkwood is a suburb of St. Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri. The city's population was 27,540 as of the 2010 census. It was founded in 1853 and named after James P. Kirkwood, who built the Pacific Railroad through the city. Kirkwood was the first planned suburb west of the Mississippi River.

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