Safest Cities in Missouri

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Missouri

1 Glendale 17.0 per 1K

2 Savannah 19.2 per 1K

3 Crestwood 25.1 per 1K

4 Sappington 25.1 per 1K

5 Weldon Spring 26.1 per 1K

6 Ballwin 26.2 per 1K

7 Carl Junction 39.6 per 1K

8 Manchester 43.9 per 1K

9 Concord 43.9 per 1K

10 Town and Country 45.7 per 1K

11 Valley Park 45.7 per 1K

12 Pacific 55.1 per 1K

13 Des Peres 58.9 per 1K

14 Shrewsbury 64.4 per 1K

15 Kearney 65.2 per 1K

16 Eureka 66.5 per 1K

17 Maryville 68.7 per 1K

18 Clayton 70.9 per 1K

19 Chesterfield 71.1 per 1K

20 Dardenne Prairie 71.8 per 1K

21 Pleasant Hill 72.8 per 1K

22 Creve Coeur 74.4 per 1K

23 Raymore 76.9 per 1K

24 Mexico 78.1 per 1K

25 Bonne Terre 82.1 per 1K

26 Parkville 84.0 per 1K

27 Cottleville 85.5 per 1K

28 Webb City 91.1 per 1K

29 Ladue 92.5 per 1K

30 Marshfield 92.5 per 1K

31 Murphy 93.8 per 1K

32 De Soto 94.4 per 1K

33 Jackson 105.6 per 1K

34 Wildwood 108.9 per 1K

35 Lee's Summit 115.7 per 1K

36 Brentwood 124.6 per 1K

37 Willard 124.6 per 1K

38 Kirkwood 126.8 per 1K

39 O'Fallon 127.2 per 1K

40 Excelsior Springs 128.0 per 1K

41 Peculiar 129.2 per 1K

42 Sunset Hills 129.7 per 1K

43 Nixa 130.4 per 1K

44 Lake St. Louis 133.8 per 1K

45 Lemay 137.9 per 1K

46 Ellisville 140.8 per 1K

47 Farmington 140.8 per 1K

48 Smithville 142.8 per 1K

49 Grain Valley 145.2 per 1K

50 Greenwood 147.4 per 1K

51 Arnold 151.6 per 1K

52 Odessa 173.4 per 1K

53 Blue Springs 178.7 per 1K

54 Pevely 179.0 per 1K

55 Webster Groves 180.6 per 1K

56 St. Charles 183.9 per 1K

57 Republic 185.5 per 1K

58 Florissant 187.1 per 1K

59 Old Jamestown 187.1 per 1K

60 Boonville 190.3 per 1K

61 Dexter 190.8 per 1K

62 Monett 201.1 per 1K

63 Olivette 204.1 per 1K

64 Wentzville 205.2 per 1K

65 Oak Grove 206.7 per 1K

66 Maryland Heights 207.7 per 1K

67 Liberty 211.1 per 1K

68 Richmond Heights 223.7 per 1K

69 Neosho 240.2 per 1K

70 St. Peters 240.9 per 1K

71 Trenton 242.3 per 1K

72 Nevada 255.0 per 1K

73 Troy 255.3 per 1K

74 Carthage 256.6 per 1K

75 Washington 263.1 per 1K

76 Bolivar 269.6 per 1K

77 Harrisonville 277.4 per 1K

78 Jefferson City 278.1 per 1K

79 Belton 283.2 per 1K

80 Macon 290.3 per 1K

81 Ozark 292.8 per 1K

82 Warrensburg 293.6 per 1K

83 Union 300.6 per 1K

84 St. Ann 316.4 per 1K

85 Chillicothe 319.6 per 1K

86 Wright City 320.6 per 1K

87 Maplewood 320.7 per 1K

88 Columbia 320.8 per 1K

89 Gladstone 323.0 per 1K

90 Perryville 330.7 per 1K

91 Cameron 330.8 per 1K

92 Fulton 337.1 per 1K

93 Clinton 343.2 per 1K

94 Overland 343.8 per 1K

95 St. Robert 348.0 per 1K

96 Hannibal 374.8 per 1K

97 Kirksville 375.1 per 1K

98 Lebanon 404.3 per 1K

99 St. John 416.7 per 1K

100 West Plains 423.3 per 1K

The safest cities in Missouri have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Glendale leads with just 17.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Glendale has just 17.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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