Lake St. Louis, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lake St. Louis Police Department serves the city of Lake St. Louis, MO in St Charles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 525 violent crimes and 1,178 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.5 per 100k residents, which is 65.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.7 per 100k, 74.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.5 | A | 525 | 106.2 | -65.6% |
| Property Crime | 41.7 | A | 1178 | 163.6 | -74.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.7 | B | 102 | 22.3 | -29.7% |
| Larceny | 31.3 | A | 1018 | 116.4 | -73.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -53.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters | 0 miles | A 56.0 | B 125.6 | Violent: 53.3% higher Property: 200.9% higher |
| Wentzville | 0 miles | C 111.6 | A 95.1 | Violent: 205.6% higher Property: 127.8% higher |
| Cottleville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.9% lower |
| O'Fallon | 3 miles | A 63.4 | A 48.6 | Violent: 73.5% higher Property: 16.4% higher |
| St. Charles | 8 miles | A 61.6 | A 72.8 | Violent: 68.7% higher Property: 74.5% higher |