St. Peters, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Peters Police Department serves the city of St. Peters, MO in St Charles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,524 violent crimes and 5,016 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.0 per 100k residents, which is 47.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.6 per 100k, 23.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 AAnnual Rate56.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,524 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,016 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,200 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.0 | A | 2524 | 106.2 | -47.3% |
| Property Crime | 125.6 | B | 5016 | 163.6 | -23.3% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 109 | 3.5 | -4.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.8 | A | 549 | 22.3 | -69.5% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 370 | 24.0 | -85.9% |
| Larceny | 117.1 | C | 4200 | 116.4 | +0.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 424 | 22.2 | -77.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentzville | 0 miles | C 111.6 | A 95.1 | Violent: 99.3% higher Property: 24.3% lower |
| Cottleville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.3% lower |
| Lake St. Louis | 0 miles | A 36.5 | A 41.7 | Violent: 34.8% lower Property: 66.8% lower |
| O'Fallon | 3 miles | A 63.4 | A 48.6 | Violent: 13.2% higher Property: 61.3% lower |
| St. Charles | 8 miles | A 61.6 | A 72.8 | Violent: 10.1% higher Property: 42.0% lower |