Chesterfield, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chesterfield Police Department serves the city of Chesterfield, MO in St Louis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 951 violent crimes and 3,786 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.7 per 100k residents, which is 67.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.8 per 100k, 42.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents951 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,786 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents384 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,064 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.7 | A | 951 | 106.2 | -67.3% |
| Property Crime | 93.8 | A | 3786 | 163.6 | -42.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 131 | 22.3 | -35.8% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 384 | 24.0 | -91.5% |
| Larceny | 89.8 | B | 3064 | 116.4 | -22.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 328 | 22.2 | -90.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballwin | 0 miles | A 46.1 | A 52.7 | Violent: 33.0% higher Property: 43.9% lower |
| Bridgeton | 0 miles | F 194.8 | F 451.6 | Violent: 461.8% higher Property: 381.3% higher |
| Clarkson Valley | 0 miles | A 38.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 12.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Ferguson | 0 miles | D 139.1 | F 439.6 | Violent: 301.1% higher Property: 368.4% higher |
| Frontenac | 0 miles | A 49.3 | F 394.6 | Violent: 42.2% higher Property: 320.5% higher |