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Is Gladstone, Missouri Safe?

Population 27,497 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gladstone 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 260.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,762 per 100K.

Gladstone Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGladstoneMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.4333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2225.02080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1762.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2225/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gladstone

Violent crime in Gladstone is close to the national average. The rate of 381.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2225.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,762 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gladstone Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,762
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gladstone Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gladstone
381.4
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gladstone
2225.0
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gladstone Safety

Is Gladstone safe?
Not especially. Gladstone earns a D with a crime rate of 260.6 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 Gladstone?
260.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2225.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gladstone safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gladstone's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,762 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gladstone?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gladstone generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gladstone police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gladstone?
No. Crime in Gladstone has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Gladstone compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Gladstone ranks behind about 72% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gladstone to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Gladstone?
Bad. A D grade and 260.6 per-thousand rate put Gladstone below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gladstone?
381.4 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (46), 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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