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Community Safety Dashboard
The Community Safety Dashboard is a project of the Safe and Thriving St. Louis project. Safe and Thriving St. Louis is a community-driven plan for preventing youth violence in St. Louis City. You can learn more about the plan and our approach here.
The Safety Dashboard is a tool to support more informed decisions regarding the safety and well-being of St. Louisans, especially youth. It takes a holistic view of the community, including crime statistics along with data on community conditions and social determinants that relate to violence.
While the Dashboard is available for anyone to use, we think it has particular value for public sector officials, community groups working to prevent violence, and funders looking to support violence prevention efforts.
It is our hope that this dashboard leads to:
- More coordinated violence prevention efforts
- Data-driven and strategic decisions around violence prevention
- Conversations around safety and violence that acknowledge structural and community conditions
- Our ultimate goal: safer communities
The Dashboard offers easy access to key data points related to violence in St. Louis. 16 indicators are grouped in four categories: Economic Conditions, Health, Education, & Safety, Crime & Safety, and Youth Violence Prevention. These categories highlight key violence statistics, as well as the social determinants and community conditions underlying violence.
Users can select an individual indicator to learn more about it, and see how it has changed over time and how it varies geographically within St. Louis City. Click here to access our Data Dictionary, which includes more detailed definitions. Click here to read our Frequently Asked Questions.
The purpose of this dashboard is to educate and support action, not to assign value to or stigmatize place.
We plan to update this tool to make it more valuable for users. Click here to share questions or feedback.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Economic Conditions
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: St. Louis
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: St. Louis
3.8%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(3.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(4.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: St. Louis City
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force County: St. Louis City
4.7%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(3.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homeownership County: St. Louis
Homeownership County: St. Louis
63.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Value
(59.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homeownership County: St. Louis City
Homeownership County: St. Louis City
36.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Value
(59.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Median Household Income County: St. Louis
Median Household Income County: St. Louis
$78,067
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
($65,920)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Median Household Income County: St. Louis City
Median Household Income County: St. Louis City
$52,941
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
($65,920)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: St. Louis
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: St. Louis
47.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(45.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: St. Louis City
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: St. Louis City
46.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(45.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
Health, Education & Community
People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher County: St. Louis
People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher County: St. Louis
94.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(91.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher County: St. Louis City
People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher County: St. Louis City
90.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MO Counties
The distribution is based on data from 115 regions, including all Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(91.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Children with Health Insurance County: St. Louis
Children with Health Insurance County: St. Louis
96.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(94.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(96.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Children with Health Insurance County: St. Louis City
Children with Health Insurance County: St. Louis City
96.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MO Value
(94.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Missouri State value.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(97.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Elementary School Attendance County: St. Louis City
Elementary School Attendance County: St. Louis City
84.7%
Percent (%)
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(88.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Crime & Safety
Aggravated Assaults County: St. Louis City
Aggravated Assaults County: St. Louis City
3,577
Gross Number
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(4,021)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Aggravated Assaults Per 1,000 Residents County: St. Louis City
Aggravated Assaults Per 1,000 Residents County: St. Louis City
11.2
Aggravated Assaults per 1,000 Residents
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(12.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Homicides County: St. Louis City
Homicides County: St. Louis City
187
Gross Number
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(205)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Homicides per 1,000 Residents County: St. Louis City
Homicides per 1,000 Residents County: St. Louis City
0.6
Homicides per 1,000 Residents
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(0.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Robberies County: St. Louis City
Robberies County: St. Louis City
1,452
Gross Number
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,944)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Robberies Per 1,000 Residents County: St. Louis City
Robberies Per 1,000 Residents County: St. Louis City
4.5
Robberies per 1,000 Residents
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(6.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
High Volume Criminal Justice System Users County: St. Louis City
High Volume Criminal Justice System Users County: St. Louis City
690
Gross Number
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(546)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth Population Ages 15-24 County: St. Louis City
Youth Population Ages 15-24 County: St. Louis City
41,203
Number of Youth 15-24
(2017)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(43,025)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Youth Injured in a Firearm-Related Incident County: St. Louis
Youth Injured in a Firearm-Related Incident County: St. Louis
365
Count
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(424)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Youth Aggravated Assault Arrests County: St. Louis City
Youth Aggravated Assault Arrests County: St. Louis City
375
Count
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(410)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Youth Violence Prevention
Juvenile Referrals For Offenses Related To Gun And Gang Violence
Value
Compared to:
Juvenile Referrals For Offenses Related To Gun And Gang Violence County: St. Louis City
Juvenile Referrals For Offenses Related To Gun And Gang Violence County: St. Louis City
112
Count
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(100)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
