Grain Valley, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Grain Valley_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	252	n/a (estimate)	1,544	2,828	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	6.1	10.1	6.3
Rape	10	n/a	61.3	48.9	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	54.8	66.1
Assault	11	n/a	67.4	374.2	268.2
Violent crime	22	n/a (estimate)	135	488	370
Burglary	20	n/a	122.5	295.8	269.8
Theft	168	n/a	1,029.4	1,557.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	42	n/a	257.4	487.1	282.7
Property crime	230	n/a (estimate)	1,409	2,340	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Grain Valley, MO

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Grain Valley is 33.6% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Grain Valley, there were 22 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 135 per 100,000 individuals, 63.6% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 230 property crimes, amounting to 1409 per 100,000 residents, 27.9% lower than the U.S. average.

Is Grain Valley a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Grain Valley, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Grain Valley presents a total crime rate that is 34% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Grain Valley experiences an average of 0.69 daily crimes, comprising 0.06 violent incidents and 0.63 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Grain Valley Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Grain Valley crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Grain Valley has decreased by 5.6% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 21.4% and property crime has decreased by 3.8%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Grain Valley

In Grain Valley, the current unemployment rate stands at 2.1%, diverging from the national average of 4.7%. The availability of job opportunities is a pivotal factor influencing unemployment and underemployment rates. Communities where individuals contend with limited employment prospects or a preponderance of low-wage positions may witness elevated rates of joblessness and income inadequacy, which can contribute to heightened crime levels driven by financial insecurity. Conversely, areas characterized by robust employment rates often experience a reduction in overall Grain Valley crime rates.

In Grain Valley, 87.5% of residents have graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of a community can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

Elevated rental costs can generate economic strain for both individuals and families, particularly those with restricted financial means. When a substantial proportion of one's income is allocated to housing costs, it often leaves limited resources for fulfilling other crucial necessities such as groceries, healthcare and education. This financial pressure can fuel desperation, potentially prompting individuals to resort to criminal actions, including theft or fraud, as a means of coping with their financial hardships. In Grain Valley, the average monthly rent stands at $1,084, while the national average is $949 per month.

Grain Valley crime map

The Grain Valley crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Grain Valley as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Grain Valley crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Grain Valley crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Grain Valley crime rates are 34% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Grain Valley are 64% lower than the national average
In Grain Valley you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Grain Valley is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Grain Valley has decreased by 13%

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Daily Crime In Grain Valley (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Grain Valley, Missouri is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Grain Valley are 1.83 times less than the Missouri average and 1.51 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Grain Valley are 3.62 times less than than Missouri and 2.74 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Grain Valley are 1.66 times less than than Missouri and 1.39 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Grain Valley (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Grain Valley, Missouri compared to other areas of Missouri, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Grain Valley safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Grain Valley is safer than 69% of Missouri cities, and 60% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Missouri, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Grain Valley. At this time, Grain Valley sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Grain Valley

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Grain Valley is 1 in 742

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Grain Valley is 1 in 71

The chance of being a victim of crime in Grain Valley is 1 in 65

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Grain Valley? In Grain Valley, MO you have a 1 in 742 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 71 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Grain Valley.

Year Over Year Crime In Grain Valley (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Grain Valley is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Grain Valley violent crime rates have decreased by 27%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 11% year over year. Total crimes for Grain Valley has decreased by 13% in the same time frame.

Grain Valley police department

Item	Grain Valley	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.7	3.3

There are a total of 23 Grain Valley police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 52.3% less than the Missouri average and 45.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Napoleon, MO	162	0	0	0
Lake Tapawingo, MO	978	0	128	128
Lake Winnebago, MO	1,174	68	328	397
Greenwood, MO	6,067	115	362	477
Pleasant Hill, MO	8,611	68	477	545
Odessa, MO	5,240	126	829	956
Pleasant Valley, MO	3,017	329	915	1,244
Grain Valley, MO	14,261	135	1,409	1,544

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Princeton Meadows, NJ	14,261	169	1,179	1,348
Olympia Heights, FL	14,261	174	1,049	1,223
Beeville, TX	14,261	419	5,216	5,636
Dayton, NV	14,258	448	2,351	2,799
Hickory Hills, IL	14,253	261	1,532	1,794
Grain Valley, MO	14,261	135	1,409	1,544

Source: The Grain Valley, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.