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Is Bridgeton, Missouri Safe?

Population 11,277 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,277, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bridgeton earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,562 per 100K.

Bridgeton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBridgetonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.7333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1986.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1562.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1987/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bridgeton

Violent crime in Bridgeton is close to the national average. The rate of 342.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1986.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,562 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bridgeton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,562
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bridgeton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeton
342.7
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeton
1986.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgeton Safety

Is Bridgeton safe?
Not especially. Bridgeton earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.9 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 Bridgeton?
232.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1986.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bridgeton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bridgeton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,562 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bridgeton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bridgeton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bridgeton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bridgeton?
No. Crime in Bridgeton has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bridgeton compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Bridgeton ranks behind about 82% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bridgeton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bridgeton?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.9 per-thousand rate put Bridgeton below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bridgeton?
342.7 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (78), and murder (4.0) 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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