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Is Lake St. Louis, Missouri Safe?

Population 19,129 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lake St. Louis runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,393 per 100K.

Lake St. Louis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake St. LouisMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.8333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2226.82080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1393.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate272.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2227/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake St. Louis

Violent crime in Lake St. Louis is close to the national average. The rate of 349.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2226.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,393 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake St. Louis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,393
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft272
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake St. Louis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake St. Louis
349.8
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake St. Louis
2226.8
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake St. Louis Safety

Is Lake St. Louis safe?
Not especially. Lake St. Louis earns a D with a crime rate of 257.7 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 Lake St. Louis?
257.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2226.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake St. Louis safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake St. Louis's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,393 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake St. Louis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake St. Louis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake St. Louis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake St. Louis?
Crime rates have held steady in Lake St. Louis, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lake St. Louis compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Lake St. Louis ranks behind about 71% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lake St. Louis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lake St. Louis?
Bad. A D grade and 257.7 per-thousand rate put Lake St. Louis below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake St. Louis?
349.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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