The Joplin, MO Metro Area has experienced a relatively high level of crime, with a violent crime rate of 23 compared to the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is 55.3, significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that the residents of Joplin are at a greater risk of becoming victims of both violent and non-violent crimes. This could be due to a variety of factors such as a high poverty rate, drug activity, and lack of adequate law enforcement resources. Despite these challenges, the community is actively working to address the issue and make Joplin a safer place for its residents. As a
, we recognize the importance of supporting and advocating for stronger crime prevention measures in this area to improve the overall safety and well-being of its inhabitants. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Joplin Metro Area violent crime is 23.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Joplin Metro Area property crime is 55.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Joplin, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Joplin, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Joplin, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.