Benton City, MO has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Benton City is 17.9, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Benton City are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, or homicide. However, the property crime rate in Benton City is slightly higher than the national average, at 27.8 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this higher property crime rate, Benton City still remains a relatively safe place to live. The community's efforts to prevent and address crime have contributed to keeping the numbers low, making it an attractive place to live for families and individuals.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benton City violent crime is 17.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Benton City property crime is 27.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Benton City, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Martinsburg, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Martinsburg, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.