St. Louis County Crime 2021
St. Louis County · 2021 · updated 2026-11-12
St. Louis County police open data lists 20,009 incidents for 2021. The most common crime types were theft (16.8%), other (15.9%), vandalism (15.5%). The busiest month was July (1,792) and the quietest February (1,348).
Crime types in 2021
| Crime type | Incidents | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 3,370 | 16.8% | — |
| Other | 3,173 | 15.9% | — |
| Vandalism | 3,096 | 15.5% | — |
| Assault | 3,065 | 15.3% | — |
| Theft from vehicle | 2,900 | 14.5% | — |
| Auto theft | 1,740 | 8.7% | — |
| Fraud | 1,072 | 5.4% | — |
| Burglary | 990 | 4.9% | — |
| Robbery | 309 | 1.5% | — |
| Sexual assault | 234 | 1.2% | — |
| Homicide | 39 | 0.2% | — |
| Bike theft | 21 | 0.1% | — |
Month by month
| Jan | 1,747 |
| Feb | 1,348 |
| Mar | 1,604 |
| Apr | 1,565 |
| May | 1,663 |
| Jun | 1,694 |
| Jul | 1,792 |
| Aug | 1,770 |
| Sep | 1,723 |
| Oct | 1,748 |
| Nov | 1,648 |
| Dec | 1,707 |
Neighborhoods with the most reports in 2021
- Jennings 1,435 incidents
- Chesterfield 748 incidents
- Overland 615 incidents
- Fenton 586 incidents
- Wildwood 341 incidents
- Valley Park 269 incidents
- Kirkwood 228 incidents
- Black Jack 223 incidents
Counts are not adjusted for population or area.
Questions
How much crime was reported in St. Louis County in 2021?
20,009 incidents for 2021 in St. Louis County Police Department open data.
Other years
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Source: St. Louis County Police Department open data. Police-reported incidents, not convictions.