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Is Clayton, Missouri Safe?

Population 17,807 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,807, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Clayton earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,338 per 100K.

Clayton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClaytonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.9333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2036.82080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1338.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate428.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2037/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clayton

Violent crime in Clayton is below the national average. The rate of 227.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2036.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,338 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clayton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,338
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft428
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clayton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clayton
227.9
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clayton
2036.8
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton Safety

Is Clayton safe?
Not especially. Clayton earns a C with a crime rate of 226.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clayton?
226.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2036.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clayton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clayton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,338 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clayton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clayton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clayton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clayton?
Crime rates have held steady in Clayton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Clayton compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Clayton ranks behind about 79% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clayton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Clayton?
Bad. A C grade and 226.5 per-thousand rate put Clayton below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clayton?
227.9 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (35), and murder (3.0) 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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