High Crime · Population: 300,000
St. Louis, Missouri is one of the higher-crime cities in the US, with a safety score of 16/100. The violent crime rate of 894.7 per 100K is significantly above the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 300,000, St. Louis reported 2,684 violent crimes and 17,422 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 45.7 per 100K |
| Rape | 93.5 per 100K |
| Robbery | 191.7 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 563.8 per 100K |
| Burglary | 940.9 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,710 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,156.5 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 2,684 |
| Property Crimes | 17,422 |
| Total Crimes | 20,106 |
With a safety score of 16/100, St. Louis has higher crime rates than the national average. Violent crime is a notable concern — Property crime accounts for 87% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.