Located in Missouri, Polk County has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to
, the violent crime rate in Polk County is 16.6, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Polk County can feel relatively safe from violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Polk County is 30.2, also lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With these lower crime rates, residents of Polk County can have peace of mind knowing that their community is relatively safe. However, it is important for law enforcement to continue monitoring and addressing any crime in the county to maintain the safety and security of its residents. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Polk County violent crime is 16.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Polk County property crime is 30.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Polk, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bolivar, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bolivar, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.