Clayton, MO has a lower violent crime rate than the US average. The violent crime rate in Clayton is 11, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Clayton is 26, which is lower than the US average of 35.4. In general, Clayton appears to have lower levels of crime compared to the rest of the nation. This may be because it is a smaller town and its law enforcement agencies are able to prioritize safety and security more effectively than larger cities with higher amounts of crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Clayton violent crime is 11.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Clayton property crime is 26.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.