Lamar, MO Crime


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The town of Lamar, MO has seen a decline in violent crime in recent years, with a rate of 19.4 compared to the national average of 22.7. This can be attributed to the efforts of the local law enforcement and community to promote safety and prevent crime. However, property crime remains a concern in Lamar, with a rate of 47.9, higher than the national average of 35.4. Despite this, the town continues to make strides in reducing crime and maintaining a safe environment for its residents. With a dedicated police force and engaged community members, Lamar is working towards creating a peaceful and secure community for all.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lamar violent crime is 19.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lamar property crime is 47.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lamar, MO Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2002624.2089.222.3512.74458.3891.73566.70
20031123.80154.344.1925.54032.6947.62996.988.1
2004895.60131.10764.54346.9917.43342.187.4
2005840.921.621.60797.85454.91444.63730.1280.3
2006431.4086.30345.13667819.7276186.3
2007537.821.5129.10387.23398.6666.82624.2107.6
2008550.504422484.52664.6330.32312.322
2009379.602010178.72635.13352277.822.3
2010228.1022.845.6159.62075.3501.71550.722.8
2011307.80175.922109.92814.4505.72264.744
2012221.622.2110.8088.73501.8664.92615.2221.6
2013288.20110.80177.33081.4421.22593.766.5
2014310.80133.222.2155.44129.7799.33219.4111
2015113.6045.422.745.43271.2817.82430.722.7
2016254046.269.3138.634181247.12101.669.3
2017276.60115.30161.42789.3783.81890.3115.3
2018185.90139.423.223.23625.4906.32695.823.2

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Jasper, MO103.21,548.0898112019
Sheldon, MO188.33,201.5531112004
Golden City, MO0.04,550.4923122004
Liberal, MO278.2834.5816142017
Lockwood, MO0.0901.9887192010
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Jasper, MO103.21,548.0898112019
Sheldon, MO188.33,201.5531112004
Golden City, MO0.04,550.4923122004
Liberal, MO278.2834.5816142017
Lockwood, MO0.0901.9887192010

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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I have lived on a farm 10 miles from Lamar for 9 years. My husband grew up here. Lamar is an active, thriving town, which is something you might look for when moving  More

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