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Is St. Peters, Missouri Safe?

Population 61,479 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for St. Peters means there's room for concern. The 228 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,637 per 100K.

St. Peters Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. PetersMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate334.8333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1944.82080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1637.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate376.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1945/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Peters

Violent crime in St. Peters is close to the national average. The rate of 334.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1944.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,637 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Peters Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,637
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft376
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Peters Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Peters
334.8
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Peters
1944.8
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Peters Safety

Is St. Peters safe?
Not especially. St. Peters earns a C- with a crime rate of 228 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 St. Peters?
228 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 334.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1944.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Peters safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Peters's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,637 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Peters?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Peters generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Peters police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Peters?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Peters, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does St. Peters compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. St. Peters ranks behind about 62% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is St. Peters 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 St. Peters?
Bad. A C- grade and 228 per-thousand rate put St. Peters below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Peters?
334.8 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (72), 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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