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Is Creve Coeur, Missouri Safe?

Population 18,480 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Creve Coeur is a smaller community of 18,480 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,428 per 100K.

Creve Coeur Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCreve CoeurMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1961.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1428.0--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 SafetyC

223.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1962/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Creve Coeur

Violent crime in Creve Coeur is below the national average. The rate of 277.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1961.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,428 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Creve Coeur Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,428
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Creve Coeur Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Creve Coeur
277.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Creve Coeur
1961.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Creve Coeur Safety

Is Creve Coeur safe?
Not especially. Creve Coeur earns a C with a crime rate of 223.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Creve Coeur?
223.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1961.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Creve Coeur safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Creve Coeur's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,428 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Creve Coeur?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Creve Coeur generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Creve Coeur police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Creve Coeur?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Creve Coeur's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Creve Coeur compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Creve Coeur ranks behind about 65% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Creve Coeur to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Creve Coeur?
Bad. A C grade and 223.9 per-thousand rate put Creve Coeur below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Creve Coeur?
277.1 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (50), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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