Springfield Metro Area, MO Crime


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The city of Springfield, MO Metro Area has unfortunately been plagued by high rates of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 31, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Springfield are more likely to experience acts of violence such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Springfield is 60.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming statistics highlight the need for increased efforts to address crime in the Springfield area and ensure the safety of its residents. The community and local authorities must come together to find effective solutions to reduce these rates and make Springfield a safer place for all.

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

Springfield Metro Area violent crime is 31.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Springfield Metro Area property crime is 60.1. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Springfield, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Springfield, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Springfield, Missouri. Click 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

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Springfield, MO1,519.27,792.7150,48822019
Battlefield, MO0.01,134.23,63892019
Strafford, MO207.62,616.32,02592018
Willard, MO124.61,317.75,447102019
Nixa, MO130.4940.018,220112019
Rogersville, MO102.91,388.93,084122019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Springfield, MO1519.27,792.7150,48822019
Columbia, MO320.82,594.0101,0331302019
Lee's Summit, MO115.72,108.466,9881332019
Overland Park, KS226.91,928.5150,6031392018
Independence, MO589.24,654.9108,8791422019
Olathe, KS205.11,134.6137,0701432019

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