Is St. Louis, MO Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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St. Louis, Missouri reported 1,112.56 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 5.76 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 919.56 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,261 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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St. Louis, Missouri reported 200.61 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.16 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 152.37 per 100,000 above that reference, with 588 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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St. Louis, Missouri reported 865.55 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.77 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 635.99 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,537 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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St. Louis, Missouri reported 641.74 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.41 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 453.59 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,881 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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St. Louis, Missouri reported 2,946.69 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.66 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,839.72 per 100,000 above that reference, with 8,637 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, St. Louis, MO has an adjusted safety score of 9.63 out of 100. It ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Missouri workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 588 | 200.61 | 48.24 |
4.16× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 2537 | 865.55 | 229.56 |
3.77× national |
| Burglary | 1881 | 641.74 | 188.15 |
3.41× national |
| Larceny-theft | 8637 | 2946.69 | 1106.97 |
2.66× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3261 | 1112.56 | 193.0 |
5.76× national |
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What drives St. Louis's safety score?
St. Louis ranks in the bottom quarter of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 293,109 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 16.85, while Property Security is lowest at 0.0. The 16.85-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1112.56 per 100,000 (5.76× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 2946.69 per 100,000 (2.66× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
St. Louis, Missouri recorded 8,637 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 51.1% of the 16,904 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 588 robbery reports (3.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
St. Louis, Missouri recorded 3,261 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 19.3% of the 16,904 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 588 robbery reports (3.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
St. Louis, Missouri recorded 2,537 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 15.0% of the 16,904 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 588 robbery reports (3.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
St. Louis, Missouri uses a reporting population of 293,109 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
St. Louis, Missouri has an adjusted score of 9.63 points out of 100 versus 63.7 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, a difference of 54.07 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; St. Louis ranks 6 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
St. Louis, Missouri has an adjusted score of 9.63 points out of 100 versus 42.55 in Columbia, Missouri, a difference of 32.92 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; St. Louis ranks 6 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Louis safe compared to other places in Missouri?
St. Louis is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 9.63 out of 100 and ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri.
What is the crime rate in St. Louis?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is St. Louis's safety rating?
St. Louis's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 9.63 out of 100, which ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Missouri. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in St. Louis?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for St. Louis?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.