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Is Hazelwood, Missouri Safe?

Population 24,849 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,849, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hazelwood earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,281 per 100K.

Hazelwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHazelwoodMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2039.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1281.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

354/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2040/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hazelwood

Violent crime in Hazelwood is close to the national average. The rate of 353.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2039.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,281 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hazelwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary307
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,281
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hazelwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazelwood
353.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazelwood
2039.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hazelwood Safety

Is Hazelwood safe?
Not especially. Hazelwood earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.3 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 Hazelwood?
239.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2039.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hazelwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hazelwood's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,281 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hazelwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hazelwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hazelwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hazelwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hazelwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Hazelwood compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Hazelwood ranks behind about 72% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hazelwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hazelwood?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.3 per-thousand rate put Hazelwood below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 354 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hazelwood?
353.6 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (87), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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