Is Joplin or Valdosta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Valdosta is safer than Joplin (Safety Score 5/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 4,634 per 100,000 versus 4,681 for Joplin — 1% lower. Joplin has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Joplin has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Joplin, MO?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Joplin | Valdosta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,681.2 | 4,634.2 | +47.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 560.4 | 555.6 | +4.8 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.3 | -7.3 |
| Rape Rate | 89.7 | 49.2 | +40.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 52.3 | 114.8 | -62.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 418.4 | 384.4 | +34.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,120.8 | 4,078.6 | +42.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 416.6 | 455.4 | -38.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,298.9 | 3,379.1 | -80.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 405.4 | 244.1 | +161.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joplin or Valdosta safer?
Valdosta is safer with a total crime rate of 4,634 per 100K vs 4,681 for Joplin — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Joplin has a violent crime rate of 560.4 per 100K while Valdosta has 555.6. Valdosta has lower violent crime.
About Joplin, MO
Joplin, a city along historic Route 66, sits in Missouri's southwestern corner. Its economy has historically been tied to lead and zinc mining. The population is around 50,000 residents. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 53,533, Joplin has a total crime rate of 4,681.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, "TitleTown" due to its winning high school football team, is a city in south-central Georgia. It's the county seat of Lowndes County and home to Valdosta State University, with a population around 55,000. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 54,896, Valdosta has a total crime rate of 4,634.2 per 100,000 residents.