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Is Kirkwood, Missouri Safe?

Population 29,331 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 29,331, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kirkwood earns a D+ with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,502 per 100K.

Kirkwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKirkwoodMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate431.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2049.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1502.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate210.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

432/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2050/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kirkwood

Violent crime in Kirkwood is above the national average. The rate of 431.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2049.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,502 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kirkwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,502
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft210
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kirkwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kirkwood
431.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kirkwood
2049.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkwood Safety

Is Kirkwood safe?
Not especially. Kirkwood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kirkwood?
248.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 431.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2049.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kirkwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kirkwood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,502 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kirkwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kirkwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kirkwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kirkwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kirkwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Kirkwood compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Kirkwood ranks behind about 81% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Kirkwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Kirkwood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.1 per-thousand rate put Kirkwood below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 432 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kirkwood?
431.6 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (66), and murder (9.0) 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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