Sex Crimes

The Sex Crimes Unit is responsible for investigating and reporting sexual assault crimes specifically rape and sodomy and drug facilitated sexual assault.

Sex Crimes Detectives respond to incidents when victims report crimes that fit with the unit's description. When the Detective is unable to respond, the District Officer is responsible for the initial investigation and report preparation.  The District Officer will advise the victim to expect contact from a Sex Crimes Detective at a later time.

Victims and citizens may also contact the Sex Crimes Unit directly by calling the number to the right. Victims are encouraged to call 911 to report sexual assaults in order for them to receive the most effective police response regardless of the time of the call.

An important component of the Sex Crimes Unit is the collaboration with the YWCA St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).  SART is contacted on sexual assault cases involving victims over 14 years of age. The advocate is able to be a supportive and informational resource to the victim helps to answer questions.

Specially trained prosecutors assigned to the Office of the Circuit Attorney are in place to address sexual assault cases brought to them by the Sex Crimes Unit Detectives.  The Victim Services Unit of the Office of the Circuit Attorney is also an important partner to assist the needs of victims in cases that move forward through the court process.

Resources for Victims

YWCA Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response Team (DV-SART)
Phone Number: (314-645-4848) (24 hour hotline: 314-531-7273)
Provides advocacy, immediate crisis support, counseling and education.

Safe Connections – (24 hour number: 314-531-2003)
Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling, education and referrals.

Legal Advocates for Abused Women (LAAW) – (314-535-5229 or 1-800-527-1460)
Provides advocacy, immediate crisis support, representation, assistance with protection orders and referrals.

Life Sources Consultants, Inc. – (314-524-4130) (24 hour number: 314-524-0686)
Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling, support and information.

St. Martha’s Hall – (314-533-1313)
Provides emergency shelter for abused women and their children.

Women’s Safe House – (314-772-4535)
Provides emergency shelter for abused women and their children.

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence - (573-634-4161)
State coalition providing education, assistance, alliance and research in the field of domestic and sexual violence.

Contact Information

Sex Crimes

Police Headquarters
1915 Olive St.
St. Louis, Mo 63103

314-444-5385

Missouri Sex Offender Registry

Human Trafficking Tips
314-444-5385