Is Springfield or St. Ann Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Ann is safer than Springfield (Safety Score 52/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,618 per 100,000 versus 5,364 for Springfield — 70% lower. Springfield has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where St. Ann has a 71% lower rate.
Note: Springfield is 13.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Springfield | St. Ann | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,364.0 | 1,617.9 | +3,746.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,179.3 | 406.5 | +772.8 |
| Murder Rate | 5.9 | 8.0 | -2.1 |
| Rape Rate | 104.4 | 55.8 | +48.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 123.7 | 47.8 | +75.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 944.1 | 294.9 | +649.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,184.7 | 1,211.4 | +2,973.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 726.6 | 143.5 | +583.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,001.3 | 797.0 | +2,204.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 456.8 | 271.0 | +185.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springfield or St. Ann safer?
St. Ann is safer with a total crime rate of 1,618 per 100K vs 5,364 for Springfield — a 70% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Springfield has a violent crime rate of 1,179.3 per 100K while St. Ann has 406.5. St. Ann has lower violent crime.
About Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO, "Queen City of the Ozarks," is a regional hub in southwest Missouri. Home to Bass Pro Shops' first store, it's a growing metropolitan area with a population of over 169,000. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 170,527, Springfield has a total crime rate of 5,364.0 per 100,000 residents.
About St. Ann, MO
St. Ann, Missouri, a small city in St. Louis County, was once home to the iconic Plaza Frontenac. This suburban community, primarily residential, is located just west of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. With a safety score of 52/100 and a population coverage of 12,547, St. Ann has a total crime rate of 1,617.9 per 100,000 residents.