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25%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
21%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
26%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleFestus/100k peopleMissouri/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime226n/a (estimate)1,7342,8282,324
Murder1n/a7.710.16.3
Rape5n/a38.448.940.0
Robbery0n/a0.054.866.1
Assault32n/a245.5374.2268.2
Violent crime38n/a (estimate)292488370
Burglary6n/a46.0295.8269.8
Theft141n/a1,081.61,557.21,401.9
Vehicle theft41n/a314.5487.1282.7
Property crime188n/a (estimate)1,4422,3401,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Festus, MO

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Festus is 25.4% 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 Festus, there were 38 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 292 per 100,000 individuals, 21.2% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 188 property crimes, amounting to 1442 per 100,000 residents, 26.2% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Festus?

AreaVibes surveyed 5 local residents in Festus to gauge the safety of the area. Based on the results, 80% of people answered that there was very little crime in Festus and that they felt very comfortable walking alone at night. Another 20% of people responded that there was far too much crime and they would be hesitant to walk the streets alone at night. Keep in mind that the opinions of residents may vary depending on which area they live in.

Is Festus a Safe Place to Live?

Is Festus a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Festus has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 25%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.62 daily incidents, encompassing 0.1 violent crimes and 0.52 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Festus as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Festus Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Festus. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Festus has decreased by 8.9%. Violent crimes have decreased by 22.5%, while property crimes have decreased by 5.5%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Festus

Festus has a poverty rate of 12.2, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Festus, the cost of living is 15.19% lower than the national average.

In Festus, the average rental rates are $837 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Festus crime map



The Festus crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Festus 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 Festus crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Festus 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

      • Festus crime rates are 25% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Festus are 21% lower than the national average
      • In Festus you have a 1 in 58 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Festus is safer than 41% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Festus has decreased by 16%

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        Daily Crime In Festus (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Festus on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Missouri and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Festus (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Missouri, are 1.63 times less than the state average and 1.34 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Festus on a daily basis are 1.67 times less than than Missouri average and 1.27 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Festus are 1.62 times less than the daily state average and 1.36 times less than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Festus (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Missouri and all other cities across the US, is Festus safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Festus is safer than 47% of other cities in the state of Missouri. In addition, Festus is safer than 41% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Missouri and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Festus. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Festus is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Festus

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Festus is 1 in 344
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Festus is 1 in 70
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Festus is 1 in 58
        Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Festus? In Festus, you have a 1 in 344 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 70. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Festus, MO is 1 in 58.

        Year Over Year Crime In Festus (per 100,000 people)

        A good indicator of whether Festus is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Festus has decreased by 28%, while the property crime rate in Festus has decreased by 12% year over year. The number of total crimes in Festus has decreased by 15% year over year.

        Festus police department

        Item Festus Missouri National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)3512,115558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.03.73.3
        There are a total of 35 Festus police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.6% less than the Missouri average and 7.7% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Missouri

        State Total offenders Missouri /100K National /100K
        Missouri19,657344266
        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.

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        Valmeyer, IL1,2080164164
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        Arnold, MO21,144631,5051,568
        Imperial, MO4,9472951,4151,710
        Festus, MO12,0542921,4421,734

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        Source: The Festus, 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.