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Is Crestwood, Missouri Safe?

Population 12,207 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crestwood is a smaller community of 12,207 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,658 per 100K.

Crestwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrestwoodMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.8333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2232.92080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1658.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2233/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crestwood

Violent crime in Crestwood is below the national average. The rate of 291.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2232.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,658 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crestwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,658
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Crestwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crestwood
291.8
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crestwood
2232.9
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crestwood Safety

Is Crestwood safe?
Not especially. Crestwood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Crestwood?
252.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2232.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crestwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Crestwood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,658 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Crestwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crestwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crestwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crestwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Crestwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Crestwood compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Crestwood ranks behind about 73% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Crestwood 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 Crestwood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.5 per-thousand rate put Crestwood below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Crestwood?
291.8 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (36), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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