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Is Union, Missouri Safe?

Population 13,445 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Union has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 262.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,430 per 100K.

Union Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUnionMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.4333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate1430.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate320.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Union

Violent crime in Union is close to the national average. The rate of 408.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,430 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Union Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary416
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,430
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft320
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Union Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union
408.4
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union
2220.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Union Safety

Is Union safe?
Not especially. Union earns a D with a crime rate of 262.9 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 Union?
262.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Union safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Union's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,430 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Union?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Union generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Union police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Union?
Crime rates have held steady in Union, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Union compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Union ranks behind about 82% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Union to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Union?
Bad. A D grade and 262.9 per-thousand rate put Union below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Union?
408.4 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), robbery (72), 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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