Ballwin, MO Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ballwin, MO

Is Ballwin, MO safe in 2026?

Yes — Ballwin earns an overall crime grade of A, placing it among the safest suburbs in the St. Louis metro area. Every one of the five neighborhoods analyzed for the Ballwin crime map received either an A or A+, meaning 100% of neighborhoods fall into the "safe" category. With a poverty rate of just 4%, an unemployment rate of 3.3%, and a median household income of $97,174 — well above national averages — the socioeconomic conditions that typically correlate with higher crime are largely absent here. Residents consistently report a strong sense of community security, and the data backs that up.

What is the crime rate in Ballwin compared to other cities?

Ballwin's city-wide safety rating is "Very Safe" (Grade A), which puts it in the top tier of U.S. suburbs by safety. All five analyzed neighborhoods — Manchester, Ballwin, Twin Oaks, Winchester, and Ellisville — earned grades of A or A+, with zero neighborhoods graded B, C, D, or F. That means 100% of Ballwin's analyzed neighborhoods are classified as safe, a distinction few cities of any size can claim. For context, the national average includes a significant share of neighborhoods graded C or below; Ballwin has none.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Ballwin?

According to the 2026 Ballwin crime map data, the top-rated neighborhoods are:

• Manchester — Grade A+: The highest-income area analyzed, with a median household income of $132,035 and a population of approximately 4,006. It consistently ranks as one of the most secure pockets in the region.
• Ballwin (core area) — Grade A+: Home to roughly 30,401 residents and a median income of $114,925, the city's core neighborhood matches its suburb-wide reputation for safety.
• Twin Oaks — Grade A+: A smaller community of about 1,174 residents with a median income of $85,333, earning a top A+ safety grade despite its modest size.
• Winchester — Grade A: With a population near 1,179 and a median income of $77,558, Winchester holds a solid A grade — still well within the "safe" classification.
• Ellisville — Grade A: The second-largest neighborhood analyzed at roughly 10,246 residents and a median income of $104,210, Ellisville rounds out a lineup where every neighborhood is rated safe.

Notably, even the "lower-ranked" neighborhoods on this list — Winchester and Ellisville — still earn an A grade, underscoring how uniformly safe Ballwin is across all areas.

Is Ballwin a good place to live for families?

The data strongly supports Ballwin as a family-friendly choice. Consider the key figures: a median home value of $277,605, a median rent of $1,157, a poverty rate of only 4%, and an unemployment rate of 3.3% — all indicators of a stable, prosperous community. Layered on top of that, 100% of analyzed neighborhoods carry an A or A+ safety grade, meaning families can choose virtually any part of Ballwin and land in a highly rated area. The population density of 1,298 residents per square mile reflects a true suburban feel — not too sparse, not overcrowded — which tends to support active neighborhood engagement and community watch programs that further reinforce safety.

Which Ballwin neighborhood has the most crime?

Even the neighborhoods ranked lowest on Ballwin's safety scale are still graded A — specifically Ellisville and Winchester. To be clear, a Grade A still represents a very safe designation; these areas are not high-crime by any measure. Ellisville, with a population of about 10,246 and a median income of $104,210, and Winchester, with roughly 1,179 residents and a median income of $77,558, both fall well within safe parameters. The absence of any B, C, D, or F-graded neighborhoods means there is no meaningful "high-crime" area within Ballwin's analyzed geography.

How does Ballwin's income level relate to its low crime rate?

Research consistently shows a strong inverse relationship between median household income and crime rates, and Ballwin illustrates this clearly. With a city-wide median household income of $97,174 and neighborhood-level incomes ranging from $77,558 in Winchester to $132,035 in Manchester, Ballwin's economic profile sits well above national medians. Combined with a 4% poverty rate — far below the national average of roughly 12–13% — and a 3.3% unemployment rate, the city's economic stability directly supports its Grade A overall crime rating and the 100% safe neighborhood grade distribution seen across all five analyzed areas.