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Is Overland, Missouri Safe?

Population 15,474 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Overland faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,469 per 100K.

Overland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOverlandMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.8333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2309.42080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1469.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate417.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2309/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Overland

Violent crime in Overland is close to the national average. The rate of 378.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2309.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,469 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Overland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,469
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft417
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Overland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Overland
378.8
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Overland
2309.4
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Overland Safety

Is Overland safe?
Not especially. Overland earns a D with a crime rate of 268.8 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 Overland?
268.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2309.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Overland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Overland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,469 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Overland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Overland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Overland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Overland?
No. Crime in Overland has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Overland compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Overland ranks behind about 89% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Overland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Overland?
Bad. A D grade and 268.8 per-thousand rate put Overland below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Overland?
378.8 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (87), and murder (6.0) 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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