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Is Town and Country, Missouri Safe?

Population 11,619 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Town and Country is a smaller community of 11,619 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,786 per 100K.

Town and Country Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTown and CountryMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2073.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate304.0--268.2
Theft Rate1786.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2073/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Town and Country

Violent crime in Town and Country is close to the national average. The rate of 417.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2073.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,786 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 304 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Town and Country Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault304
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,786
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Town and Country Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Town and Country
417.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Town and Country
2073.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Town and Country Safety

Is Town and Country safe?
Not especially. Town and Country earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249 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 Town and Country?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2073.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Town and Country safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Town and Country's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,786 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Town and Country?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Town and Country generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Town and Country police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Town and Country?
No. Crime in Town and Country has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Town and Country compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Town and Country 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 Town and Country 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 Town and Country?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Town and Country below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Town and Country?
417.1 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (304), robbery (63), 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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