St Louis County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Louis County in MO is served by 54 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 50,632 violent crimes and 106,708 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.8 per 100k residents, which is 8.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 206.3 per 100k, 26.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate114.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents50,632 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,279 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,901 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents14,836 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate206.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents106,708 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11,891 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents71,374 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,907 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.8 | C | 50632 | 106.2 | +8.1% |
| Property Crime | 206.3 | D | 106708 | 163.6 | +26.1% |
| Homicide | 3.0 | F | 452 | 0.5 | +462.9% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 1279 | 3.5 | -82.0% |
| Robbery | 6.1 | C | 2901 | 5.8 | +5.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.7 | D | 14836 | 22.3 | +42.2% |
| Burglary | 20.7 | B | 11891 | 24.0 | -13.9% |
| Larceny | 125.1 | C | 71374 | 116.4 | +7.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 60.5 | F | 22907 | 22.2 | +172.8% |