St. Charles, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Charles Police Department serves the city of St. Charles, MO in St Charles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,188 violent crimes and 5,405 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.6 per 100k residents, which is 42.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.8 per 100k, 55.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,188 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,405 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,941 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.6 | A | 3188 | 106.2 | -42.0% |
| Property Crime | 72.8 | A | 5405 | 163.6 | -55.5% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 104 | 3.5 | -60.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.0 | A | 575 | 22.3 | -68.5% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 673 | 24.0 | -65.0% |
| Larceny | 60.2 | A | 3941 | 116.4 | -48.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 776 | 22.2 | -81.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon | 6 miles | A 63.4 | A 48.6 | Violent: 2.8% higher Property: 33.3% lower |
| Maryland Heights | 6 miles | C 101.7 | B 112.6 | Violent: 65.1% higher Property: 54.6% higher |
| St. Peters | 8 miles | A 56.0 | B 125.6 | Violent: 9.1% lower Property: 72.4% higher |
| Wentzville | 8 miles | C 111.6 | A 95.1 | Violent: 81.1% higher Property: 30.6% higher |
| Cottleville | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 76.5% lower |