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Is Excelsior Springs, Missouri Safe?

Population 10,819 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Excelsior Springs faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,888 per 100K.

Excelsior Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricExcelsior SpringsMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.7333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1888.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate331.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2154/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Excelsior Springs

Violent crime in Excelsior Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 405.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,888 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Excelsior Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery100
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,888
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft331
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Excelsior Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Excelsior Springs
405.7
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Excelsior Springs
2154.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Excelsior Springs Safety

Is Excelsior Springs safe?
Not especially. Excelsior Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 256 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 Excelsior Springs?
256 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Excelsior Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Excelsior Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,888 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Excelsior Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Excelsior Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Excelsior Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Excelsior Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Excelsior Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Excelsior Springs compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Excelsior Springs ranks behind about 80% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Excelsior Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Excelsior Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 256 per-thousand rate put Excelsior Springs below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Excelsior Springs?
405.7 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (100), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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