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Is University City, Missouri Safe?

Population 34,657 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

University City is a smaller community of 34,657 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,626 per 100K.

University City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUniversity CityMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate434.7333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1808.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1626.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

435/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1808/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for University City

Violent crime in University City is above the national average. The rate of 434.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1808.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,626 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

University City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,626
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How University City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

University City
434.7
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

University City
1808.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About University City Safety

Is University City safe?
Not especially. University City earns a C with a crime rate of 224.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in University City?
224.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 434.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1808.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is University City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. University City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,626 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in University City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in University City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the University City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in University City?
No. Crime in University City has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does University City compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. University City ranks behind about 62% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is University City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in University City?
Bad. A C grade and 224.3 per-thousand rate put University City below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 435 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in University City?
434.7 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (83), 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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