Arnold, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Arnold Police Department serves the city of Arnold, MO in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 799 violent crimes and 2,192 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 206.4 per 100k, 26.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents799 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate206.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,192 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate177.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,828 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.2 | A | 799 | 106.2 | -59.3% |
| Property Crime | 206.4 | D | 2192 | 163.6 | +26.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 95 | 22.3 | -78.4% |
| Larceny | 177.6 | D | 1828 | 116.4 | +52.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.8 | D | 277 | 22.2 | +29.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshire | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sunset Hills | 9 miles | A 66.5 | B 110.9 | Violent: 54.1% higher Property: 46.3% lower |
| Crestwood | 10 miles | A 33.0 | B 123.6 | Violent: 23.7% lower Property: 40.1% lower |
| Bella Villa | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Clayton | 11 miles | B 88.1 | A 94.0 | Violent: 104.0% higher Property: 54.5% lower |