Crime Safety Grade

D+

St. Louis, MO Crime Rate

Higher crime than 59% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 156+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is St. Louis Safe?

With an overall crime index of 118, St. Louis has a 18% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 223. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Washington University in St. Louis earning an A+ grade while Carr Square rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

St. Louis
118
Missouri Avg
116
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
118
18% above average
Violent Crime
112
12% above average
Property Crime
120
20% above average
Safe Areas
71%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in St. Louis

1 in 223

Property crime: 1 in 208

Where Is It Safe in St. Louis?

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St. Louis Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 24% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 2% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 113 ▲ 13%
Assault Violent 120 ▲ 20%
Robbery Violent 102 ▲ 2%
Burglary Property 114 ▲ 14%
Larceny / Theft Property 124 ▲ 24%
Vehicle Theft Property 122 ▲ 22%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All St. Louis Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Washington University in St. Louis A+ 7
2 Glendale A+ 32
3 Des Peres A+ 20
4 Warson Woods A+ 27
5 Oakville A+ 45
6 Westwood A+ 17
7 Crystal Lake Park A+ 32
8 Forest Green Estates A+ 32
9 Concord A+ 65
10 St. Louis Hills A+ 52
11 Oakland A+ 51
12 Frontenac A+ 38
13 Webster Groves A+ 52
14 Grantwood Village A+ 72
15 Princeton Heights A+ 64
16 Sunset Hills A+ 84
17 Town and Country A 25
18 Sappington A 89
19 St. George A 143
20 Huntleigh A 58
21 Bella Villa A 102
22 Kirkwood A 55
23 Green Park A 78
24 Crestwood A 138
25 The Hill A 90
26 Lindenwood Park A 92
27 Clifton Heights A 87
28 Southampton A 56
29 Mackenzie A 67
30 Boulevard Heights A 79
31 Mehlville A 108
32 Lemay A 131
33 Affton A 130
34 Ellendale A 65
35 Rock Hill A 53
36 Shrewsbury A 106
37 Lakeshire A 166
38 Dogtown A 97
39 Olivette A 54
40 Brentwood A 113
41 Creve Coeur A 66
42 Wydown / Skinker A 75
43 Holly Hills A 84
44 Clayton A- 85
45 Bevo Mill A- 96
46 Richmond Heights A- 126
47 Glen Echo Park A- 59
48 North Hampton A- 93
49 Carondelet A- 122
50 Bellefontaine Cemetery A- 62
51 Sycamore Hills A- 174
52 Soulard A- 153
53 Southwest Garden A- 106
54 Calvary Cemetery A- 50
55 North Point A- 41
56 Tower Grove South A- 95
57 Marlborough B+ 173
58 Shaw B+ 108
59 Overland B+ 131
60 Forest Park B+ 94
61 Tower Grove East B+ 107
62 North Riverfront B+ 94
63 Moline Acres B+ 102
64 Woodson Terrace B+ 146
65 Bel-Nor B+ 87
66 Northwoods B+ 95
67 Dutchtown B+ 121
68 Walnut Park West B+ 77
69 University City B+ 120
70 Compton Heights B 135
71 Ferguson B 119
72 McKinley Heights B 138
73 Bellefontaine Neighbors B 97
74 Cool Valley B 115
75 St. John B 160
76 Glasgow Village B 119
77 Dellwood B 114
78 Central West End B 127
79 Riverview B 101
80 Hanley Hills B 116
81 Vinita Park B 134
82 Benton Park West B 138
83 Baden B 118
84 Botanical Heights (McRee Town) B 138
85 College Hill B 126
86 Castle Point B 115
87 Charlack B 132
88 Vinita Terrace B 143
89 Maplewood B 185
90 Mark Twain / I-70 Industrial B 92
91 Walnut Park East B 117
92 Mark Twain B 97
93 Penrose B 112
94 Gravois Park B 134
95 Breckenridge Hills B- 161
96 Forest Park Southeast B- 123
97 Lambert-St. Louis International Airport B- 152
98 Calverton Park B- 130
99 Downtown St. Louis B- 135
100 Fox Park B- 145
101 West Overland B- 170
102 Kosciusko B- 158
103 Kinloch B- 137
104 Marine Villa B- 157
105 Academy B- 119
106 Skinker / DeBaliviere B- 117
107 O'Fallon B- 128
108 The Greater Ville B- 125
109 Hamilton Heights B- 136
110 Kings Oak B- 161
111 DeBaliviere Place C+ 163
112 Pasadena Park C+ 128
113 Berkeley C+ 148
114 Bellerive C+ 159
115 Tiffany C+ 122
116 Near North Riverfront C+ 139
117 Edmundson C+ 173
118 Downtown West St. Louis C+ 171
119 Midtown St. Louis C+ 141
120 Lewis Place C+ 130
121 Kingsway West C+ 133
122 Velda City C+ 139
123 Fairground C+ 138
124 Kingsway East C+ 128
125 Fountain Park C 126
126 Lafayette Square C 158
127 Spanish Lake C 150
128 Hyde Park C 148
129 West End C 132
130 Mount Pleasant C 167
131 Vandeventer C 147
132 Old North St. Louis C 161
133 LaSalle Park C 164
134 St. Louis Place C 142
135 Jeff-Vander-Lou C- 137
136 Uplands Park C- 158
137 Covenant Blu / Grand Center C- 137
138 Jennings C- 157
139 Pagedale C- 175
140 Normandy C- 159
141 The Gate District D+ 163
142 Velda Village Hills D+ 164
143 The Ville D+ 159
144 Peabody Darst Webbe D+ 178
145 Bel-Ridge D+ 178
146 Wells / Goodfellow D 164
147 Pasedena Hills D 168
148 Beverly Hills D- 170
149 Pine Lawn D- 174
150 Hillsdale D- 183
151 Norwood Court D- 179
152 Greendale D- 198
153 Columbus Square D- 171
154 Visitation Park F 186
155 Wellston F 187
156 Carr Square F 183

St. Louis Crime by Zip Code

63122
A+ Index: 53
63131
A+ Index: 24
63128
A+ Index: 70
63126
A+ Index: 56
63129
A+ Index: 64
63124
A Index: 55
63119
A Index: 64
63127
A Index: 86
63125
A Index: 124
63123
A Index: 113
63109
A Index: 67
63141
A Index: 53
63139
A Index: 92
63144
A Index: 118
63105
A Index: 77
63117
A Index: 125
63146
A- Index: 108
63116
A- Index: 90
63132
A- Index: 92
63110
B+ Index: 113
63130
B+ Index: 107
63101
B+ Index: 118
63114
B+ Index: 148
63180
B+ Index: 166
63135
B+ Index: 123
63143
B Index: 169
63137
B Index: 103
63118
B Index: 130
63111
B Index: 136
63147
B Index: 92
63140
B Index: 136
63115
B Index: 115
63108
B- Index: 130
63134
B- Index: 152
63107
B- Index: 132
63113
B- Index: 123
63104
B- Index: 152
63103
C+ Index: 169
63102
C+ Index: 139
63136
C+ Index: 141
63120
C Index: 131
63138
C Index: 147
63121
C Index: 147
63112
C Index: 143
63133
C- Index: 164
63106
D Index: 168

St. Louis Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
2,144,320
Median Income
$45,782
Home Value
$139,135
Median Rent
$840
Home Ownership
44%

Racial Demographics

White
55.5%
Black
35.5%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian
4.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in St. Louis?
St. Louis has an overall crime index of 118, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 71% of neighborhoods in St. Louis are rated A or B for safety.
Is St. Louis safe to live in?
St. Louis has a crime safety grade of D+. Very high crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Louis?
The safest neighborhoods in St. Louis based on crime data include Washington University in St. Louis, Glendale, Des Peres, Warson Woods, and Oakville. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does St. Louis crime compare to the national average?
St. Louis's overall crime index is 118 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 18% higher than the typical US city.

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