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Is Springfield, Missouri Safe?

Population 169,847 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Springfield earns a D+ safety grade with 244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,800 per 100K.

Springfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpringfieldMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.4333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2088.42080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1800.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate468.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2088/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Springfield

Violent crime in Springfield is close to the national average. The rate of 360.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2088.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,800 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Springfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,800
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft468
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Springfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
360.4
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
2088.4
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Safety

Is Springfield safe?
Not especially. Springfield earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.9 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 Springfield?
244.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2088.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Springfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Springfield's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,800 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Springfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Springfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Springfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Springfield?
No. Crime in Springfield has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Springfield compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Springfield 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 Springfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Springfield?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.9 per-thousand rate put Springfield below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Springfield?
360.4 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (47), 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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