IGNORANCE IS IGNORANCE IS IGNORANT.. I just told you that your chances of being murdered in St. Louis are, at worst, 0.05 percent. There is too much violence. Plus, locals point to skewed crime statistics as a reason for their citys unsafe reputation. Neighborhood Scout offers a more detailed breakdown of the St. Louis crime data. Where Is Gentrification Happening In St. Louis. This move was not well-received by the community, as many people see the price the city is now paying. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported the following places as the top 13 St. Louis neighborhoods you dont want to get caught in after dark. I agree with Boz on this one. St. Louis is a surprisingly popular destination for travelers, mostly domestic travelers from other parts of the United States, along with some international travelers. Here are some other things to keep in mind when planning your trip to St. Louis: Here are some common questions that other visitors had to ask: The answer depends on where you go. Check out the 10 Most Dangerous Towns in Missouri to Live In. Vehicle break-ins and thefts are increasing across the country, and St. Louis is no different. One is high levels of income inequality and poverty St. Louis has one of the highest racial wealth gaps in the entire country. How Safe Is St. Louis for Travel? - Travel Safe - Abroad Locked post. If you act walk in with an air of contempt for being in such a small suburban dining establishment, you will be treated like an outcast. Byrd92, we thank you for your comments and/or suggestions regarding Splice Today's editorial policy. 4 in the U.S. News & World Report's "Most Dangerous Places in the U.S.". Im not wearing anything particularly outrageous, this outfit is as suburban as I go. People like Boz et al read "white folk" and something in their brain lights up. I am an extremely good judge of character and ive studied people my whole life, Ive lived in many major cities and st louis IS one of the most racist places ive ever lived in, but the racism is extremely strong from the black people and very rare from the white people. St. Louis was once the most important city west of the Mississippi River and one of the richest, most flourishing and economically active cities in the United States. (11 Reasons Why). Included in this tally are one homicide, two rapes, 26 robberies, 29 aggravated assaults, 37 burglaries, 412 reports of larceny, and 41 stolen vehicles. St. Louis came in dead . The city has beautiful residential architecture -- and it's affordable. It's best to be careful when you're around. As a result, crime rates increased all across the city. Missouri is not an attractive state at all, making it very affordable. And thats why the mall instituted a policy where if youre under the age of 16 and in the mall past five p.m., you have to be chaperoned. If we link to any product, you should assume that we'll receive a commission when you buy it, at no extra cost to you. Within Missouri, more than 99% of the communities have a lower crime rate than St. Louis. We recommend you watch this related video: Is DETROIT signalling the 'FAILURE' of the American DREAM?