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Is Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri Safe?

Population 10,368 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bellefontaine Neighbors is a smaller community of 10,368 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,546 per 100K.

Bellefontaine Neighbors Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellefontaine NeighborsMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate345.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2059.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1546.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate188.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2059/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellefontaine Neighbors

Violent crime in Bellefontaine Neighbors is close to the national average. The rate of 345.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2059.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,546 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellefontaine Neighbors Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,546
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft188
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellefontaine Neighbors Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellefontaine Neighbors
345.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellefontaine Neighbors
2059.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellefontaine Neighbors Safety

Is Bellefontaine Neighbors safe?
Not especially. Bellefontaine Neighbors earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.4 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors?
240.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 345.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2059.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellefontaine Neighbors safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bellefontaine Neighbors's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,546 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellefontaine Neighbors generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellefontaine Neighbors police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
Crime rates have held steady in Bellefontaine Neighbors, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Bellefontaine Neighbors compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Bellefontaine Neighbors ranks behind about 83% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bellefontaine Neighbors to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.4 per-thousand rate put Bellefontaine Neighbors below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 345 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
345.1 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (75), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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