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Is Dardenne Prairie, Missouri Safe?

Population 15,032 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dardenne Prairie is a smaller community of 15,032 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,604 per 100K.

Dardenne Prairie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDardenne PrairieMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2156.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1604.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2156/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dardenne Prairie

Violent crime in Dardenne Prairie is below the national average. The rate of 299.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2156.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,604 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dardenne Prairie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,604
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dardenne Prairie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dardenne Prairie
299.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dardenne Prairie
2156.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dardenne Prairie Safety

Is Dardenne Prairie safe?
Not especially. Dardenne Prairie earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dardenne Prairie?
245.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2156.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dardenne Prairie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dardenne Prairie's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,604 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dardenne Prairie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dardenne Prairie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dardenne Prairie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dardenne Prairie?
No. Crime in Dardenne Prairie has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Dardenne Prairie compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Dardenne Prairie ranks behind about 75% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dardenne Prairie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dardenne Prairie?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.5 per-thousand rate put Dardenne Prairie below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dardenne Prairie?
299.1 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (34), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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