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Is Ballwin, Missouri Safe?

Population 30,901 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,901, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ballwin earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,636 per 100K.

Ballwin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBallwinMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.0333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2023.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1636.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2023/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ballwin

Violent crime in Ballwin is close to the national average. The rate of 318.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2023.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,636 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ballwin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary345
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,636
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Ballwin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ballwin
318.0
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ballwin
2023.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ballwin Safety

Is Ballwin safe?
Not especially. Ballwin earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ballwin?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2023.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ballwin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ballwin's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,636 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ballwin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ballwin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ballwin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ballwin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ballwin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Ballwin compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Ballwin ranks behind about 68% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Ballwin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Ballwin?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Ballwin below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ballwin?
318.0 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (36), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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