Poplar Bluff, MO Crime


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Poplar Bluff, MO has been plagued by a high crime rate in recent years, particularly when it comes to violent crime. According to , the violent crime rate in Poplar Bluff is 38.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Poplar Bluff are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide compared to other areas in the United States. Additionally, property crime is also a major issue in Poplar Bluff, with a rate of 95.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Poplar Bluff have caused concern and efforts are being made to address and reduce crime in the area.

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

Poplar Bluff violent crime is 38.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Poplar Bluff property crime is 95.1. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Poplar Bluff, MO Crime History
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Qulin, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152018
Naylor, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172012
Puxico, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192016
Ellsinore, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222013
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Sikeston, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock462018
Paragould, AR  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock492019
Jackson, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock592019
Cape Girardeau, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock602019

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Over 3 years ago

The people here are what makes this town. Most are nice and friendly if talked to. When we bought our home here 7 years ago we were immediately accepted by our  More

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Poplar Bluff is smack dab in the middle of the country. A smallish town that seems to buffer the highs and lows of economics and continues to make modest growth. It is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Poplar Bluff is a good place to raise a family, especially if you are politically conservative and religious. The cost of living is very low on virtually every category  More

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