St. Louis, MO Crime


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St. Louis, Missouri is a city known for its high crime rates, specifically in the areas of violent and property crimes. According to , the city's violent crime rate is at a staggering 86.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of St. Louis are at a greater risk of experiencing crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the city's property crime rate is also well above the national average at 85.1, compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. As someone living in or visiting St. Louis, it is important to be aware of these statistics and take precautions to stay safe in this city with a high crime rate.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

St. Louis violent crime is 86.8. (The US average is 22.7)
St. Louis property crime is 85.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
St. Louis, MO Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Richmond Heights, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Clayton, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
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Reviews for St. Louis
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I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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