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Is Webster Groves, Missouri Safe?

Population 23,450 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,450, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Webster Groves earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,197 per 100K.

Webster Groves Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWebster GrovesMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1747.02080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate142.0--268.2
Theft Rate1197.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1747/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Webster Groves

Violent crime in Webster Groves is below the national average. The rate of 253.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1747.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,197 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Webster Groves Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault142
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,197
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Webster Groves Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Webster Groves
253.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Webster Groves
1747.0
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Webster Groves Safety

Is Webster Groves safe?
It depends on where in Webster Groves you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Webster Groves?
200 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1747.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Webster Groves safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Webster Groves has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Webster Groves?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Webster Groves generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Webster Groves police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Webster Groves?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Webster Groves's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Webster Groves compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Webster Groves ranks behind about 67% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Webster Groves to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Webster Groves?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Webster Groves?
253.1 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (142), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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