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Is Festus, Missouri Safe?

Population 14,066 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Festus is a smaller community of 14,066 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 190.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,206 per 100K.

Festus Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFestusMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate224.9333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1677.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1206.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate203.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

190.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

225/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1678/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Festus

Violent crime in Festus is below the national average. The rate of 224.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1677.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,206 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Festus Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,206
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft203
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Festus Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Festus
224.9
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Festus
1677.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Festus Safety

Is Festus safe?
It depends on where in Festus you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Festus?
190.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 224.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1677.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Festus safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Festus has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Festus?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Festus generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Festus police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Festus?
Crime rates have held steady in Festus, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Festus compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Festus ranks behind about 63% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Festus to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Festus?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Festus?
224.9 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) 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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