Lake, MO has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 16.5 compared to the national average of 22.7 and a property crime rate of 25.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. While these numbers may seem low in comparison to the rest of the country, it is important to note that any amount of crime can greatly impact a small community such as Lake. The town has implemented various measures to combat crime, such as increasing police presence and community outreach programs, to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. However, it is crucial to continue addressing and preventing crime in order to maintain a peaceful and thriving environment for the town's inhabitants.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lake violent crime is 16.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lake property crime is 25.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lake, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nevada, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nevada, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.