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Is Ellisville, Missouri Safe?

Population 10,315 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,315, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ellisville earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,876 per 100K.

Ellisville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEllisvilleMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2294.52080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1876.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate369.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2295/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ellisville

Violent crime in Ellisville is below the national average. The rate of 232.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2294.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,876 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ellisville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,876
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft369
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ellisville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ellisville
232.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ellisville
2294.5
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ellisville Safety

Is Ellisville safe?
Not especially. Ellisville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ellisville?
252.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2294.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ellisville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ellisville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,876 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ellisville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ellisville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ellisville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ellisville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ellisville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Ellisville compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Ellisville ranks behind about 82% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Ellisville 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 Ellisville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.7 per-thousand rate put Ellisville below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 233 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ellisville?
232.5 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (44), and murder (5.0) 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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