The Jefferson City, MO Metro Area has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 18.8, while the US average is 22.7. However, property crime rates are also lower in Jefferson City, with a rate of 28.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite these lower rates, crime is still a prevalent issue in this area. Residents and visitors should remain cautious and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Local law enforcement and community organizations continue to work towards reducing crime and creating a safer environment for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jefferson City Metro Area violent crime is 18.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Jefferson City Metro Area property crime is 28.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jefferson City, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of O'Fallon, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of O'Fallon, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.