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Is Maryland Heights, Missouri Safe?

Population 27,559 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,559, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Maryland Heights earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,423 per 100K.

Maryland Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaryland HeightsMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.4333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2013.32080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1423.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2013/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maryland Heights

Violent crime in Maryland Heights is below the national average. The rate of 265.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2013.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,423 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maryland Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary388
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,423
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maryland Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maryland Heights
265.4
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maryland Heights
2013.3
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Heights Safety

Is Maryland Heights safe?
Not especially. Maryland Heights earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maryland Heights?
227.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2013.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maryland Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maryland Heights's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,423 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maryland Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maryland Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maryland Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maryland Heights?
Crime rates have held steady in Maryland Heights, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Maryland Heights compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Maryland Heights ranks behind about 71% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Maryland Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Maryland Heights?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.9 per-thousand rate put Maryland Heights below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maryland Heights?
265.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) 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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