The crime rate in Joplin, MO Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Joplin is 23, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Joplin is 55.3, while the US average is 35.4. This suggests that the Joplin area has a higher prevalence of both violent and property crimes than other areas in the United States. Residents of Joplin should be aware of their safety and take necessary precautions when out in public.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Joplin Metro Area violent crime is 23.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Joplin Metro Area property crime is 55.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Joplin, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Joplin, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Joplin, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.