The West Plains, MO Metro Area has unfortunately experienced a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 25.066 per 1,000 residents, it surpasses the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of this area are at a higher risk of experiencing violent acts such as robbery, assault, and murder. Additionally, property crime is also a concern in this area, with a rate of 53.966 per 1,000 residents, which is well above the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. As someone living in this area, it is important to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect oneself and one's property from these types of crimes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Plains Metro Area violent crime is 25.1. (The US average is 22.7)
West Plains Metro Area property crime is 54.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West Plains, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of West Plains, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of West Plains, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.