Missouri’s Most Dangerous Cities and Safety Tips for Residents and Visitors

Missouri contains unsafe cities for tourists and people. Although Missouri offers safe communities, its cities have high crime rates. Infoplease and World Population Review rank Missouri eighth most risky.

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Missouri’s 10 most Dangerous cities:

1. Bellefontaine Neighbours – 2020 saw 1,021 crimes – Mostly robbery, vehicle theft, property destruction, and violent assault.
2. Carthage – A high crime rate of 100.78 per 1,000 residents – Mostly drug-related, property, and violent crimes.
3. St. Joseph – 8,002 offenses, 107.15 per 1,000 residents. – A rise in violent crime since the mid-1990s.
4. Union – There were 108.32 crimes per 1,000 people – Mostly stealing, property destruction, and attacks
5. Rolla – Reported 110.17 offenses per 1,000 residents; 116 violent – Increased violent crime since the 1980s related to aggravated assault
6. Kansas City – Crime rate: 94.54/1,000 – 176 murders in 2020, most since 1985
7. Kennett – 125.14 crimes per 1,000 people – Increased aggravated assaults
8. Joplin – 137.33 crimes per 1,000 residents – Increased violent crimes but decreased property offenses
9. St. Louis – High crime rate, 0.87 murders per 1,000 people – 6,017 violent offenses in a 300,000-person city.
10. Springfield – The state’s highest crime rate is 144.56 per 1,000 – Victimization is 1 in 8 for residents.

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Missouri visitors should remember these safety tips:

• In major cities like St. Louis and Kansas City, avoid emotional situations.
• Stay on busy main routes and avoid isolated regions at night.
• Avoid leaving your drink unattended, especially for solitary female travelers.
• These recommendations can make Missouri living or visiting safer.

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