St. Louis neighborhood

Crime in Penrose

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

610Reported incidents

5,714Residents

$35,407Median income

At a glance

Penrose crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

234

Violent incidents

349

Property incidents

Shooting

Most common offense

Map

Penrose crime map

Reported crime density across and around Penrose.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Penrose

Shooting142

Other123

Theft109

Assault69

Vandalism45

Burglary30

Motor Vehicle Theft26

Drug Offense25

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Penrose

ShootingMar 30, 2026
4646 MARGARETTA AVE, St. Louis, MO
Weapon Law Violation - Criminal
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 29, 2026
4927 LEE AVE, St. Louis, MO
Motor Vehicle Theft - Criminal
TheftMar 28, 2026
4446 SAN FRANCISCO AVE, St. Louis, MO
Larceny - Criminal
TheftMar 28, 2026
4434 MARGARETTA AVE, St. Louis, MO
Larceny - Criminal
ShootingMar 28, 2026
4051 CAMELLIA AVE, St. Louis, MO
Weapon Law Violation - Criminal
TheftMar 28, 2026
4472 SAN FRANCISCO AVE, St. Louis, MO
Larceny - Criminal
OtherMar 28, 2026
4455 N NEWSTEAD AVE, St. Louis, MO
Offenses - All Other - Criminal
TheftMar 27, 2026
4601 CARTER AVE, St. Louis, MO
Larceny - Criminal
TheftMar 26, 2026
4888 PENROSE ST, St. Louis, MO
Larceny - Criminal
OtherMar 26, 2026
4678 LEE AVE, St. Louis, MO
Offenses - All Other - Criminal

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Neighborhoods near Penrose

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FAQ

Penrose safety: common questions

Is Penrose a safe neighborhood in St. Louis?

Penrose has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of St. Louis. Our analysis counted 610 reported incidents in Penrose, including 234 violent and 349 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Penrose?

The most frequently reported offense in Penrose is Shooting.