St. Louis neighborhood

Crime in Lafayette Square

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Lafayette Square neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.

131Reported incidents

2,159Residents

$59,320Median income

At a glance

Lafayette Square crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Lafayette Square crime map

Reported crime density across and around Lafayette Square.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Lafayette Square

Theft52

Other18

Vandalism14

Assault12

Motor Vehicle Theft9

Arrest7

Fraud5

Shooting5

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Lafayette Square

RobberyMar 21, 2026
1808 HICKORY ST, St. Louis, MO
Robbery - Criminal
TheftMar 19, 2026
2102 LAFAYETTE AVE, St. Louis, MO
Larceny - Criminal
Sexual OffenseMar 7, 2026
2300 WHITTEMORE PL, St. Louis, MO
Sex Offenses - Criminal
ShootingMar 4, 2026
1300 S JEFFERSON AVE, St. Louis, MO
Weapon Law Violation - Criminal
AssaultMar 2, 2026
1605 MISSOURI AVE, St. Louis, MO
Aggravated Assault - Other Weapon - Criminal
TheftFeb 18, 2026
1222 MISSOURI AVE, St. Louis, MO
Larceny - Criminal
ArrestFeb 17, 2026
2340 LAFAYETTE AVE, St. Louis, MO
Disorderly Conduct - Criminal
ArrestFeb 17, 2026
2340 LAFAYETTE AVE, St. Louis, MO
Disorderly Conduct - Criminal
AssaultFeb 14, 2026
LAFAYETTE AVE & MISSOURI AVE, St. Louis, MO
Simple Assault - Criminal
ArrestFeb 9, 2026
2340 LAFAYETTE AVE & APT 1G, St. Louis, MO
Disorderly Conduct - Criminal

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Neighborhoods near Lafayette Square

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FAQ

Lafayette Square safety: common questions

Is Lafayette Square a safe neighborhood in St. Louis?

Lafayette Square has a crime safety grade of C, making it a mid-range area of St. Louis. Our analysis counted 131 reported incidents in Lafayette Square, including 19 violent and 98 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Lafayette Square?

The most frequently reported offense in Lafayette Square is Theft.