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Is Florissant, Missouri Safe?

Population 51,124 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Florissant 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 271 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,053 per 100K.

Florissant Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlorissantMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.8333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2342.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate2053.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate428.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2342/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Florissant

Violent crime in Florissant is close to the national average. The rate of 367.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2342.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,053 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Florissant Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,053
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft428
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Florissant Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florissant
367.8
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florissant
2342.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florissant Safety

Is Florissant safe?
Not especially. Florissant earns a D with a crime rate of 271 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 Florissant?
271 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2342.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Florissant safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Florissant's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,053 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Florissant?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Florissant generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Florissant police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Florissant?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Florissant's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Florissant compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Florissant ranks behind about 75% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Florissant 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 Florissant?
Bad. A D grade and 271 per-thousand rate put Florissant below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Florissant?
367.8 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (59), and murder (8.0) 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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