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Is Grain Valley, Missouri Safe?

Population 16,908 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grain Valley is a smaller community of 16,908 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,463 per 100K.

Grain Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrain ValleyMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.7333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2152.82080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1463.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate215.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2153/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grain Valley

Violent crime in Grain Valley is below the national average. The rate of 235.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2152.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,463 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grain Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,463
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft215
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grain Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grain Valley
235.7
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grain Valley
2152.8
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grain Valley Safety

Is Grain Valley safe?
Not especially. Grain Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Grain Valley?
238.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2152.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grain Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grain Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,463 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grain Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grain Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grain Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grain Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Grain Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Grain Valley compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Grain Valley ranks behind about 83% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Grain Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Grain Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.9 per-thousand rate put Grain Valley below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 236 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grain Valley?
235.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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