The crime rate in the West Plains, MO Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average for both violent and property crime. Violent crime in this area is 25.07 per 1,000 people, which is more than double the US average of 22.7 per 1,000 people. Property crime is 53.97 per 1,000 people compared to the US average of 35.4 per 1,000 people. This shows that residents of West Plains have a greater chance of becoming victims of violent or property crimes compared to other areas in the United States. It is important for individuals living in this area to be aware of their surroundings and take extra precautions when it comes to personal safety and security.
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.