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Is Wildwood, Missouri Safe?

Population 34,955 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 34,955, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wildwood earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,577 per 100K.

Wildwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWildwoodMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1813.32080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1577.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1813/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wildwood

Violent crime in Wildwood is close to the national average. The rate of 351.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1813.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,577 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wildwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,577
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wildwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wildwood
351.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wildwood
1813.3
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildwood Safety

Is Wildwood safe?
Not especially. Wildwood earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Wildwood?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1813.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wildwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wildwood's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,577 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wildwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wildwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wildwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wildwood?
No. Crime in Wildwood has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Wildwood compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Wildwood ranks behind about 66% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Wildwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Wildwood?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Wildwood below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wildwood?
351.5 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (41), 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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