Crime in Missouri

Crime in Missouri State is above the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Missouri State is 28.9, which is 6.2 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Missouri State stands at 41.4, a significant 5 point increase from the national average of 35.4. These numbers demonstrate that criminal activity is a significant issue in Missouri State and that efforts must be taken to reduce crime rates across the state.

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

Missouri violent crime is 28.9. (The US average is 22.7)

Missouri property crime is 41.4. (The US average is 35.4)

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Eldon, MO Crime History

*Closest City

Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Eldon, MO	301.1	2,430.6	4,996	7	2019
Lake Ozark, MO	54.6	2,565.5	1,699	15	2019
Osage Beach, MO	543.7	6,154.8	4,554	19	2019
Iberia, MO	133.5	934.6	736	20	2019
California, MO	67.8	1,242.9	4,165	20	2018
Jefferson City, MO	278.1	2,572.9	39,121	21	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Memphis, TN	1901.4	6,128.4	669,264	263	2019
Oklahoma City, OK	722.2	4,091.6	571,865	344	2019
Nashville, TN	1,073.1	4,041.1	564,169	345	2019
Chicago, IL	943.2	2,982.6	2,724,121	348	2019
Indianapolis, IN	1,272.8	4,129.2	759,066	352	2018
Louisville Metro, KY	686.9	3,891.5	677,710	369	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Missouri 28 Reviews

Love It! - 6/26/2018
We moved here 5 years ago and absolutely love it! Thepeople here are very friendly and polite. We live near Branson and Springfield. It is extremely beautiful... Read More

Sher | Ozark, MO | Reply | 1 Reply

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Gateway Has Become Getaway - 4/19/2017
There was a time St.Louis was the last civilized jumping off point before one embarked upon the wild prairie. For me and my ancestors, it was the best place to grow up... Read More

joanie | Corrales, NM | Reply | 1 Reply

Missouri sucks - 8/19/2015
Don't move to Missouri. Most of the state is very country and conservative. I hate it... Read More

Casey | Nixa, MO | Reply | 2 Replies

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