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Is Wentzville, Missouri Safe?

Population 49,495 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wentzville is a smaller community of 49,495 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,274 per 100K.

Wentzville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWentzvilleMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate419.8333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1879.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate316.0--268.2
Theft Rate1274.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate365.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

420/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1880/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wentzville

Violent crime in Wentzville is above the national average. The rate of 419.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1879.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,274 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 316 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Wentzville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault316
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary363
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,274
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft365
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wentzville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wentzville
419.8
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wentzville
1879.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wentzville Safety

Is Wentzville safe?
Not especially. Wentzville earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wentzville?
229.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 419.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1879.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wentzville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wentzville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,274 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wentzville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wentzville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wentzville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wentzville?
Crime rates have held steady in Wentzville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Wentzville compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Wentzville ranks behind about 74% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Wentzville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Wentzville?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.9 per-thousand rate put Wentzville below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 420 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wentzville?
419.8 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (316), robbery (66), and murder (5.0) 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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