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Is Troy, Missouri Safe?

Population 15,201 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Troy has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,033 per 100K.

Troy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTroyMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.0333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2319.42080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate2033.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2319/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Troy

Violent crime in Troy is below the national average. The rate of 255.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2319.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,033 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Troy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,033
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Troy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
255.0
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
2319.4
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Troy Safety

Is Troy safe?
Not especially. Troy earns a D with a crime rate of 257.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Troy?
257.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2319.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Troy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Troy's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,033 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Troy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Troy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Troy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Troy?
Crime rates have held steady in Troy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Troy compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Troy ranks behind about 72% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Troy 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 Troy?
Bad. A D grade and 257.4 per-thousand rate put Troy below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Troy?
255.0 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) 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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