St. Louis, MO has safety grade D, a population of about 304,709, an overall crime rate near 1,683 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether St. Louis, MO is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for St. Louis, MO for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, MO crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (52.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 5,127 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in St. Louis are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
St. Louis, MO Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2965000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 5127. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, with 1893 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime constitutes a significant portion of the overall crime, totaling 2696 incidents. Within property crime, "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" is the most frequent subcategory with 888 incidents, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 731 incidents and "Stolen Property Offenses" with 606 incidents. Motor Vehicle Theft accounts for 262 incidents, while Burglary/Breaking & Entering accounts for 209 incidents. Sex offenses, while fewer in number compared to assault and property crime, still represent a notable concern, with a total of 164 incidents. These are further broken down into subcategories, with "Sex Offenses" accounting for 98 and 11 incidents respectively, "Kidnapping/Abduction" accounting for 40 and 12 incidents respectively, and "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" accounting for 3 incidents. Robbery accounts for 238 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." The "Others" category, encompassing a variety of offenses, totals 66 incidents. This category includes "Fraud Offenses" (45 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (9 incidents), "Arson" (7 incidents), "Embezzlement" (3 incidents), "Human Trafficking" (1 incident), and "Bribery" (1 incident). Homicide accounts for 70 incidents, with "Homicide Offenses" accounting for 6 and 64 incidents respectively.
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Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
63102
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Safety121.6
Per 1K122
Total Crimes63101
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Safety112.3
Per 1K112
Total Crimes63107
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Safety112.8
Per 1K113
Total Crimes63103
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Safety108.7
Per 1K109
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FAQ about crime in St. Louis, MO
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in St. Louis, MO.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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