Located in the quiet town of Gerster, MO, the crime rates may seem relatively low compared to the rest of the country. With a violent crime rate of 15.7, well below the national average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 24.4, lower than the US average of 35.4, it may seem like a safe community. However,
, a shocking incident occurred that shook the residents of the town. According to , a violent crime took place in Gerster, MO, leaving many in shock and disbelief. Despite its generally low crime rates, Gerster, MO is not immune to the occasional act of violence, reminding us that no place is entirely free from crime. As authorities continue to investigate the incident, the once peaceful town of Gerster has been forced to confront the harsh reality that crime can happen anywhere, even in their own backyard.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gerster violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Gerster property crime is 24.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gerster, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Osceola, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Osceola, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.