Safest Cities in Missouri 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Missouri
These 26 cities have the lowest crime rates in Missouri, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 2,735 crimes per 100,000 residents — 1% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are O'fallon (MO, crime rate: 538), Ballwin (MO, crime rate: 540), and Nixa (MO, crime rate: 651).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O'fallon | MO | 94,911 | 538.4 | 59.0 | 479.4 | 90/100 |
| 2 | Ballwin | MO | 30,171 | 540.3 | 56.4 | 483.9 | 90/100 |
| 3 | Nixa | MO | 26,094 | 651.5 | 46.0 | 605.5 | 88/100 |
| 4 | Wentzville | MO | 48,377 | 853.7 | 109.6 | 744.2 | 84/100 |
| 5 | St. Charles | MO | 72,143 | 1,023.0 | 135.8 | 887.1 | 81/100 |
| 6 | Raymore | MO | 26,124 | 1,259.4 | 149.3 | 1,110.1 | 77/100 |
| 7 | St. Peters | MO | 59,993 | 1,265.2 | 206.7 | 1,058.5 | 77/100 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | MO | 48,907 | 1,382.2 | 96.1 | 1,286.1 | 74/100 |
| 9 | Maryland Heights | MO | 27,351 | 1,499.0 | 168.2 | 1,330.9 | 72/100 |
| 10 | Kirkwood | MO | 29,082 | 1,609.2 | 213.2 | 1,396.1 | 70/100 |
| 11 | Liberty | MO | 30,986 | 1,775.0 | 203.3 | 1,571.7 | 67/100 |
| 12 | Florissant | MO | 50,695 | 2,173.8 | 341.3 | 1,832.5 | 60/100 |
| 13 | Belton | MO | 26,058 | 2,206.6 | 333.9 | 1,872.8 | 59/100 |
| 14 | Jefferson City | MO | 42,561 | 2,373.1 | 333.6 | 2,039.4 | 56/100 |
| 15 | Lee's Summit | MO | 105,053 | 2,443.5 | 149.5 | 2,294.1 | 55/100 |
| 16 | Columbia | MO | 130,354 | 2,666.6 | 349.1 | 2,317.5 | 51/100 |
| 17 | Blue Springs | MO | 61,096 | 2,684.3 | 235.7 | 2,448.6 | 51/100 |
| 18 | Cape Girardeau | MO | 40,753 | 3,079.5 | 623.3 | 2,456.3 | 44/100 |
| 19 | Independence | MO | 120,271 | 4,095.8 | 572.0 | 3,523.7 | 25/100 |
| 20 | Grandview | MO | 25,200 | 4,460.3 | 678.6 | 3,781.8 | 18/100 |
| 21 | St. Joseph | MO | 70,139 | 4,579.5 | 728.6 | 3,850.9 | 16/100 |
| 22 | Raytown | MO | 28,817 | 4,601.5 | 864.1 | 3,737.4 | 16/100 |
| 23 | Joplin | MO | 53,533 | 4,681.2 | 560.4 | 4,120.8 | 14/100 |
| 24 | Springfield | MO | 170,527 | 5,364.0 | 1,179.3 | 4,184.7 | 2/100 |
| 25 | Kansas City | MO | 511,437 | 6,224.4 | 1,547.4 | 4,677.0 | 1/100 |
| 26 | St. Louis City | MO | 277,294 | 7,075.9 | 1,368.9 | 5,706.9 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Missouri?
O'fallon, MO is the safest city in Missouri with a total crime rate of 538.4 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 2,735 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.