St. Louis, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Louis Police Department serves the city of St. Louis, MO in St Louis City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 40,769 violent crimes and 93,619 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 219.2 per 100k residents, which is 106.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 535.9 per 100k, 227.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 45 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 219.2 | F | 40769 | 106.2 | +106.4% |
| Property Crime | 535.9 | F | 93619 | 163.6 | +227.5% |
| Homicide | 4.3 | F | 1020 | 0.5 | +703.3% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 1068 | 3.5 | +112.1% |
| Robbery | 20.0 | F | 5143 | 5.8 | +243.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 78.2 | F | 17777 | 22.3 | +251.3% |
| Burglary | 75.0 | F | 12204 | 24.0 | +212.0% |
| Larceny | 284.2 | F | 57029 | 116.4 | +144.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 173.5 | F | 23577 | 22.2 | +682.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 45 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 8 |
| Anti-Female | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 9 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights | 7 miles | D 154.9 | F 752.4 | Violent: 29.3% lower Property: 40.4% higher |
| Hillsdale | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Velda City | 7 miles | F 890.0 | F 647.3 | Violent: 306.0% higher Property: 20.8% higher |
| Maplewood | 7 miles | F 249.3 | F 498.6 | Violent: 13.7% higher Property: 6.9% lower |
| Flordell Hills | 7 miles | F 376.4 | F 501.9 | Violent: 71.7% higher Property: 6.3% lower |