Novelty, MO is a small rural town with a close-knit community, but it has not been immune to the rise in crime rates across the country. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate stands at 16, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that Novelty is free from crime. Property crime, including theft and burglary, is also a concern in this town, with a rate of 25.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, the residents of Novelty still feel the effects of crime in their community. This issue serves as the backdrop for many events in the town, as people grapple with the fear and uncertainty that comes with living in a place where crime rates are on the rise.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Novelty violent crime is 16.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Novelty property crime is 25.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Novelty, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Edina, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Edina, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.