Missouri Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 2,892,993 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Missouri Crime Overview
In 2024, Missouri reported a total crime rate of 3,621.5 per 100,000 residents — 32% above the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Missouri #41 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Missouri is murder at 2.1x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Missouri's crime rate decreased by 3.2%, with violent crime up 2.4%.
Within the state, Poplar Bluff is the safest city (crime rate: 248), while Excelsior Springs has the highest rate (2,721).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19,665 | 679.8 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 374 | 12.9 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 1,652 | 57.1 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 2,737 | 94.6 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14,889 | 514.7 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 85,105 | 2,941.8 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 9,760 | 337.4 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 56,096 | 1,939.0 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19,249 | 665.4 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Missouri by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poplar Bluff | 16,108 | 248.3 | 37.3 | 95/100 |
| 2 | O'fallon | 94,911 | 538.4 | 59.0 | 90/100 |
| 3 | Ballwin | 30,171 | 540.3 | 56.4 | 90/100 |
| 4 | Nixa | 26,094 | 651.5 | 46.0 | 88/100 |
| 5 | Lake St. Louis | 19,334 | 662.1 | 56.9 | 87/100 |
| 6 | Ozark | 23,432 | 763.9 | 81.1 | 86/100 |
| 7 | Webster Groves | 23,271 | 769.2 | 120.3 | 86/100 |
| 8 | Kearney | 11,267 | 825.4 | 213.0 | 85/100 |
| 9 | Wentzville | 48,377 | 853.7 | 109.6 | 84/100 |
| 10 | Smithville | 10,888 | 890.9 | 183.7 | 83/100 |
| 11 | Clayton | 17,501 | 897.1 | 102.9 | 83/100 |
| 12 | Eureka | 13,566 | 995.1 | 132.7 | 81/100 |
| 13 | St. Charles | 72,143 | 1,023.0 | 135.8 | 81/100 |
| 14 | Jackson | 15,842 | 1,117.3 | 82.1 | 79/100 |
| 15 | Troy | 15,240 | 1,122.1 | 144.4 | 79/100 |
| 16 | Marshall | 13,591 | 1,155.2 | 139.8 | 79/100 |
| 17 | Republic | 20,578 | 1,185.7 | 126.4 | 78/100 |
| 18 | Bolivar | 11,523 | 1,197.6 | 173.6 | 78/100 |
| 19 | Festus | 13,693 | 1,212.3 | 182.6 | 77/100 |
| 20 | Raymore | 26,124 | 1,259.4 | 149.3 | 77/100 |
| 21 | St. Peters | 59,993 | 1,265.2 | 206.7 | 77/100 |
| 22 | Town And Country | 11,523 | 1,267.0 | 26.0 | 76/100 |
| 23 | Fulton | 12,431 | 1,295.2 | 209.2 | 76/100 |
| 24 | Moberly | 13,206 | 1,340.3 | 318.0 | 75/100 |
| 25 | Manchester | 17,912 | 1,345.5 | 44.7 | 75/100 |
| 26 | Chesterfield | 48,907 | 1,382.2 | 96.1 | 74/100 |
| 27 | Grain Valley | 16,930 | 1,405.8 | 177.2 | 74/100 |
| 28 | Carthage | 15,549 | 1,459.9 | 173.6 | 73/100 |
| 29 | Washington | 15,707 | 1,496.2 | 254.7 | 72/100 |
| 30 | Maryland Heights | 27,351 | 1,499.0 | 168.2 | 72/100 |
| 31 | Monett | 10,133 | 1,529.7 | 128.3 | 72/100 |
| 32 | Crestwood | 12,103 | 1,586.4 | 99.2 | 71/100 |
| 33 | Kirkwood | 29,082 | 1,609.2 | 213.2 | 70/100 |
| 34 | St. Ann | 12,547 | 1,617.9 | 406.5 | 70/100 |
| 35 | Liberty | 30,986 | 1,775.0 | 203.3 | 67/100 |
| 36 | Creve Coeur | 18,340 | 1,881.1 | 163.6 | 65/100 |
| 37 | West Plains | 12,734 | 2,167.4 | 361.2 | 60/100 |
| 38 | Florissant | 50,695 | 2,173.8 | 341.3 | 60/100 |
| 39 | Belton | 26,058 | 2,206.6 | 333.9 | 59/100 |
| 40 | Webb City | 13,406 | 2,349.7 | 223.8 | 57/100 |
| 41 | Kirksville | 17,472 | 2,352.3 | 417.8 | 57/100 |
| 42 | Jefferson City | 42,561 | 2,373.1 | 333.6 | 56/100 |
| 43 | Neosho | 13,581 | 2,415.1 | 272.4 | 56/100 |
| 44 | Lee's Summit | 105,053 | 2,443.5 | 149.5 | 55/100 |
| 45 | Lebanon | 15,567 | 2,473.2 | 417.6 | 55/100 |
| 46 | Columbia | 130,354 | 2,666.6 | 349.1 | 51/100 |
| 47 | Blue Springs | 61,096 | 2,684.3 | 235.7 | 51/100 |
| 48 | Overland | 15,358 | 2,715.2 | 533.9 | 50/100 |
| 49 | Union | 13,209 | 2,717.8 | 393.7 | 50/100 |
| 50 | Excelsior Springs | 10,621 | 2,721.0 | 329.5 | 50/100 |
Missouri Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,892,993 | 3,621.5 | 679.8 | 2,941.8 |
| 2023 | 2,875,156 | 3,742.2 | 663.9 | 3,078.3 |
| 2022 | 2,900,915 | 4,169.7 | 715.9 | 3,453.8 |
| 2021 | 2,893,346 | 4,093.6 | 751.5 | 3,342.2 |
| 2020 | 2,823,563 | 4,530.9 | 837.2 | 3,693.8 |
| 2019 | 2,563,827 | 4,595.3 | 803.3 | 3,792.0 |
Missouri vs Neighboring States
How does Missouri's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 3,621.5 | 679.8 | 2,941.8 | — |
| Iowa | 2,397.2 | 350.8 | 2,046.4 | -33.8% |
| Illinois | 2,482.9 | 356.4 | 2,126.5 | -31.4% |
| Kansas | 2,673.0 | 475.8 | 2,197.1 | -26.2% |
| Nebraska | 2,778.5 | 312.5 | 2,466.0 | -23.3% |
| Kentucky | 2,872.7 | 404.1 | 2,468.7 | -20.7% |
| Oklahoma | 2,983.5 | 533.0 | 2,450.4 | -17.6% |
| Arkansas | 3,626.3 | 777.0 | 2,849.3 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | 4,198.5 | 916.8 | 3,281.7 | +15.9% |
Among neighboring states, Iowa has the lowest crime rate (2,397 per 100K). Tennessee has the highest (4,198 per 100K).