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Clayton, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Clayton Police Department serves the city of Clayton, MO in St Louis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 434 violent crimes and 1,101 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.1 per 100k residents, which is 17.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.0 per 100k, 42.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,101 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents771 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime88.1B434106.2-17.0%
Property Crime94.0A1101163.6-42.6%
Aggravated Assault17.6B4522.3-20.8%
Larceny64.6A771116.4-44.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft29.4D20222.2+32.5%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Webster Groves 1 miles
A 29.9
A 38.4
Violent: 66.1% lower
Property: 59.1% lower
Crestwood 2 miles
A 33.0
B 123.6
Violent: 62.6% lower
Property: 31.5% higher
Kirkwood 2 miles
A 54.8
A 75.4
Violent: 37.8% lower
Property: 19.8% lower
Oakland 2 miles
N/A 0.0
B 146.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 55.8% higher
Warson Woods 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A