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Is Eureka, Missouri Safe?

Population 13,422 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Eureka has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 261.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,795 per 100K.

Eureka Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEurekaMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2233.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1795.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2234/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eureka

Violent crime in Eureka is close to the national average. The rate of 382.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2233.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,795 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eureka Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,795
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eureka Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eureka
382.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eureka
2233.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eureka Safety

Is Eureka safe?
Not especially. Eureka earns a D with a crime rate of 261.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Eureka?
261.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2233.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eureka safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eureka's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,795 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eureka?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eureka generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eureka police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eureka?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Eureka's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Eureka compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Eureka ranks behind about 89% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Eureka to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Eureka?
Bad. A D grade and 261.6 per-thousand rate put Eureka below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eureka?
382.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (86), and murder (6.0) 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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