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The city of Springfield, MO has been struggling with high levels of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Springfield is at a staggering 62.4, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Furthermore, property crime is also a major issue in Springfield, with a rate of 95.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. These alarming numbers highlight the urgent need for action to be taken to address the crime issue in Springfield. As a resident of this city, it is disheartening to see such high levels of crime and I hope that measures will be implemented to make Springfield a safer place for all its citizens.

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

Springfield violent crime is 62.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Springfield property crime is 95.4. (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
Springfield, MO Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000576.82.744.5195.2334.385691561.26416.7591.2
2001648.56.639.3171.8430.88623.41430.76600592.7
2002690.42.666.4144.54777161.21224.75434.8501.7
2003683.5448.1112.6518.98133.212076423.1503.1
2004561.85.355.9120.9379.88052.31220.26301.2530.9
2005587.23.356133.6394.38375.911586622.7595.1
2006661.2454.2166.4436.686931302.56841.6548.9
2007698.43.347.8195.4451.99512.414227463.1627.3
2008688.65.861.2186.3435.29357.513727322.1663.4
2009764.13.871.5190.9497.98944.31477.16931.6535.6
2010845.3776.4197.3564.69684.91392.77653.2639
2011815.93.168.7178.7565.39006.91282.57115.9608.5
2012991.59.987.6219.3674.79010.81376.16981.8652.9
20131161.57.4172.3242.2739.69009.51418.56888.2702.8
20141186.59.7160.3236780.57646.41097.55753.3795.6
20151355.66178.6268.5902.67795.21172.25872.6750.3
20161337.44.8174.1254.3904.38467.31259.66228.5979.2
20171338.88.3208.7226.5895.38853.61325.86360.41167.5
201813169.5197.6175933.97019.21171.84975.2872.2
20191519.26.5210.4188.51113.87792.712225575.7995.1

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Battlefield, MO0.01,134.23,63872019
Nixa, MO130.4940.018,220102019
Willard, MO124.61,317.75,447102019
Strafford, MO207.62,616.32,025112018
Republic, MO185.51,657.214,805122019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Columbia, MO320.82,594.0101,0331322019
Lee's Summit, MO115.72,108.466,9881332019
Overland Park, KS226.91,928.5150,6031402018
Independence, MO589.24,654.9108,8791432019
Olathe, KS205.11,134.6137,0701442019

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Over 1 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 3 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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