Crime Rates and Safety in Missouri

Missouri straddles the national average, pulled higher by Kansas City and St. Louis, which rank among the most dangerous cities in the country. The rest of the state is considerably safer.

81 cities tracked. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

334per 100K (below national avg of 363.8)

Avg Property Crime Rate

2081per 100K (above national avg of 1,832.3)

All 81 Cities in Missouri

City	Grade	Population	Percentile
Kansas City	D+	521,220	21%
St. Louis	D-	278,144	10%
Springfield	D+	169,847	24%
Columbia	D-	130,851	12%
Independence	D-	121,675	14%
Lee's Summit	C-	107,514	26%
O'Fallon	D+	96,101	23%
St. Charles	D+	72,561	22%
St. Joseph	D+	71,001	24%
Blue Springs	D+	61,632	21%
St. Peters	C-	61,479	30%
Joplin	C-	53,930	27%
Florissant	D	51,124	16%
Wentzville	C-	49,495	29%
Chesterfield	D-	49,309	12%
Jefferson City	D	42,489	19%
Cape Girardeau	D	40,977	18%
Wildwood	C	34,955	34%
University City	C	34,657	31%
Liberty	D	31,319	19%
Ballwin	C-	30,901	27%
Kirkwood	D+	29,331	22%
Raytown	C	29,154	32%
Maryland Heights	C-	27,559	30%
Gladstone	D	27,497	19%
Grandview	C	26,653	33%
Raymore	C	26,633	35%
Nixa	D-	26,597	14%
Belton	D+	26,193	21%
Hazelwood	C-	24,849	25%
Ozark	C-	23,544	29%
Webster Groves	C+	23,450	41%
Sedalia	D+	22,621	24%
Republic	C	22,404	30%
Arnold	C	20,994	32%
Rolla	C	20,588	33%
Warrensburg	D	20,283	16%
Farmington	C	19,226	36%
Lake St. Louis	D	19,129	19%
Creve Coeur	C	18,480	31%
Manchester	D	18,069	18%
Ferguson	C-	17,953	25%
Kirksville	D+	17,863	23%
Clayton	C	17,807	30%
Grain Valley	C-	16,908	26%
Hannibal	D+	16,804	22%
Poplar Bluff	D	16,295	19%
Jackson	C+	16,033	41%
Sikeston	C-	15,983	29%
Washington	D	15,906	18%
Carthage	D	15,895	18%
Lebanon	D	15,663	16%
Overland	D	15,474	16%
Troy	D	15,201	19%
Dardenne Prairie	D+	15,032	23%
Neosho	D+	14,078	24%
Festus	C+	14,066	45%
Marshall	C	13,766	39%
Moberly	C	13,719	40%
Webb City	C-	13,459	28%
Union	D	13,445	18%
Eureka	D	13,422	18%
Jennings	C	13,093	33%
Branson	C+	12,921	43%
Fulton	D+	12,853	21%
West Plains	C	12,780	34%
St. Ann	C-	12,617	26%
Crestwood	D+	12,207	21%
Bolivar	D+	11,994	22%
Town and Country	D+	11,619	22%
Mexico	D+	11,558	24%
Kearney	D	11,296	19%
Bridgeton	C-	11,277	28%
Smithville	D	11,160	17%
Excelsior Springs	D	10,819	20%
Bellefontaine Neighbors	C-	10,368	25%
Ellisville	D+	10,315	21%
Monett	C	10,248	34%
Kennett	D+	10,118	25%
Maryville	C+	10,092	43%
Harrisonville	C	10,040	36%

Neighboring States

Iowa Illinois Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri Safety

What is the safest city in Missouri?

Festus, with a C+ grade and a crime rate of 190.3 per 1,000 residents. It ranks above 45% of all US cities.

How does Missouri compare to the national average for crime?

Missouri runs below the national average for violent crime, at 334 per 100K vs. the national 363.8. Property crime averages 2081 per 100K (national: 1,832.3).

Which city in Missouri has the most crime?

St. Louis has the highest crime rate among tracked Missouri cities, with a D- grade and 293.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many cities are tracked in Missouri?

81 cities with available FBI UCR crime data.

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