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Is Blue Springs, Missouri Safe?

Population 61,632 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Blue Springs means there's room for concern. The 251.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,615 per 100K.

Blue Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlue SpringsMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.2333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2133.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate304.0--268.2
Theft Rate1615.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate215.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2134/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blue Springs

Violent crime in Blue Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 379.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2133.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,615 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 304 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Blue Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault304
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,615
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft215
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blue Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blue Springs
379.2
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blue Springs
2133.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Springs Safety

Is Blue Springs safe?
Not especially. Blue Springs earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.3 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 Blue Springs?
251.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2133.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blue Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Blue Springs's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,615 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Blue Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blue Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blue Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blue Springs?
No. Crime in Blue Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Blue Springs compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Blue Springs ranks behind about 72% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Blue Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Blue Springs?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.3 per-thousand rate put Blue Springs below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Blue Springs?
379.2 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (304), robbery (53), and murder (8.0) 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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