St Louis County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Louis County in MO is served by 51 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 26,315 violent crimes and 65,775 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.1 per 100k residents, which is +8.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 207.2 per 100k, +26.7% 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 Rate115.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,315 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,462 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,368 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate207.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents65,775 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,565 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents45,812 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate60.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,184 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.1 | C | 26315 | 106.2 | +8.4% |
| Property Crime | 207.2 | D | 65775 | 163.6 | +26.7% |
| Homicide | 3.0 | F | 249 | 0.5 | +472.1% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 612 | 3.5 | -82.9% |
| Robbery | 6.2 | C | 1462 | 5.8 | +6.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.7 | D | 7368 | 22.3 | +42.4% |
| Burglary | 20.7 | B | 6565 | 24.0 | -14.0% |
| Larceny | 125.7 | C | 45812 | 116.4 | +8.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 60.8 | F | 13184 | 22.2 | +174.3% |