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Crime rate in Kirkwood, Missouri (MO): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Kirkwood, MO compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Kirkwood, MO

The 2022 crime rate in Kirkwood, MO is 123 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.0 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 57.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Kirkwood crime rate fell by 1% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Kirkwood has seen rise of violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Kirkwood, MO is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Kirkwood:

122.7
Oakland:

26.3
Glendale:

36.7
Des Peres:

195.9
Warson Woods:

39.6
Crestwood:

108.7
Sunset Hills:

140.7
Rock Hill:

110.9
Webster Groves:

93.2
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Kirkwood by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(7.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(6.8)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
4
(14.5)
4
(14.5)
2
(7.3)
5
(18.1)
8
(29.0)
3
(10.8)
5
(18.0)
5
(18.1)
2
(7.2)
2
(7.2)
3
(10.8)
5
(17.9)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
11
(41.2)
5
(18.2)
6
(21.7)
2
(7.3)
4
(14.5)
5
(18.1)
7
(25.3)
9
(32.4)
6
(21.7)
5
(18.1)
8
(28.8)
5
(18.0)
7
(25.1)
3
(10.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
21
(78.7)
20
(72.6)
24
(86.8)
30
(108.8)
10
(36.3)
22
(79.7)
14
(50.6)
15
(54.0)
19
(68.8)
21
(75.9)
34
(122.4)
36
(129.3)
36
(129.0)
36
(123.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
95
(355.8)
135
(490.2)
70
(253.3)
54
(195.8)
48
(174.2)
34
(123.1)
38
(137.2)
41
(147.5)
46
(166.5)
34
(122.9)
42
(151.2)
48
(172.5)
33
(118.3)
30
(102.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
657
(2,461)
685
(2,487)
676
(2,446)
472
(1,711)
498
(1,807)
432
(1,565)
448
(1,618)
430
(1,547)
348
(1,260)
335
(1,211)
337
(1,213)
395
(1,419)
329
(1,179)
419
(1,431)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
28
(104.9)
34
(123.5)
12
(43.4)
9
(32.6)
10
(36.3)
20
(72.4)
13
(46.9)
30
(107.9)
27
(97.8)
12
(43.4)
57
(205.1)
58
(208.4)
73
(261.7)
62
(211.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
14
(52.4)
2
(7.3)
4
(14.5)
4
(14.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(7.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.4)
City-Data.com crime index159.8175.3154.5114.5120.8121.6111.7115.7104.6101.3114.4125.4124.1122.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Kirkwood, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kirkwood is 2,756 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


When are crimes committed in Kirkwood, MO?

Violent crime rate in 2022
Kirkwood:

80.3
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Kirkwood:

95.0
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Kirkwood:

84.4
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Kirkwood:

82.8
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Kirkwood:

68.7
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Kirkwood:

63.4
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Kirkwood:

61.2
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Kirkwood:

56.0
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Kirkwood:

77.9
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Kirkwood:

50.8
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Kirkwood:

65.3
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Kirkwood:

68.7
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Kirkwood:

59.9
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Kirkwood:

59.9
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Kirkwood:

114.0
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Kirkwood:

77.4
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Kirkwood:

83.1
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Kirkwood:

124.9
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Kirkwood:

123.8
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Kirkwood:

121.9
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Kirkwood:

136.7
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Kirkwood:

121.6
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Kirkwood:

91.6
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Kirkwood:

111.0
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Kirkwood:

123.1
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Kirkwood:

115.4
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Kirkwood:

113.7
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Kirkwood:

130.6
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Kirkwood:

129.6
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Kirkwood:

179.5
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Kirkwood:

240.9
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Kirkwood:

209.9
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Kirkwood:

209.1
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Kirkwood:

206.5
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Kirkwood:

187.3
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Kirkwood:

164.4
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 78 (58 officers - 56 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.08
Missouri average:

2.54

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 88 (60 officers - 57 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.16
Missouri average:

2.53

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 79 (60 officers - 56 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.16
Missouri average:

2.48

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 79 (60 officers - 55 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.17
Missouri average:

2.41

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 76 (59 officers - 54 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.14
Missouri average:

2.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 75 (61 officers - 56 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.19
Missouri average:

2.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 78 (61 officers - 56 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.20
Missouri average:

2.46

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 74 (59 officers - 54 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.14
Missouri average:

2.47

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 67 (57 officers - 52 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Missouri average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 69 (58 officers - 53 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.10
Missouri average:

2.45

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 71 (59 officers - 52 male; 7 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.14
Missouri average:

2.48

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 65 (55 officers - 50 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.06
Missouri average:

2.49

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 65 (56 officers - 53 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.09
Missouri average:

2.46

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 65 (55 officers - 51 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.05
Missouri average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 63 (53 officers - 49 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.95
Missouri average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 63 (53 officers - 49 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.94
Missouri average:

2.30

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 62 (52 officers - 48 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.89
Missouri average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 67 (56 officers - 53 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.03
Missouri average:

2.35

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Kirkwood, MO
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 63122.