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Is Chesterfield, Missouri Safe?

Population 49,309 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chesterfield has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 283.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,970 per 100K.

Chesterfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChesterfieldMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.9333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2437.02080.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1970.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate406.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

283.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2437/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chesterfield

Violent crime in Chesterfield is close to the national average. The rate of 399.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2437.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,970 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chesterfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,970
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft406
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chesterfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chesterfield
399.9
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chesterfield
2437.0
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chesterfield Safety

Is Chesterfield safe?
Not especially. Chesterfield earns a D- with a crime rate of 283.7 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 Chesterfield?
283.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2437.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chesterfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chesterfield's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,970 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chesterfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chesterfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chesterfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chesterfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Chesterfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Chesterfield compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Chesterfield ranks behind about 94% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Chesterfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Chesterfield?
Bad. A D- grade and 283.7 per-thousand rate put Chesterfield below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chesterfield?
399.9 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (51), 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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