Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Violent crime rate
1970–2023FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Crime Rate
Overall reported crime.
Violent + property crime rate
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime (per 100k) | 489 | 364 |
Violent Crime
Violent offences.
Violent crime rate, Missouri
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime (per 100k) | 489 | 364 |
Property Crime
Theft and burglary.
Property crime rate, Missouri
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Property crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Property crime (per 100k) | 2050 | 1954 |
Homicides
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter.
Homicide rate, Missouri
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Homicide rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 9.6 | 5.7 |
- •Homicides in Missouri are heavily concentrated in the city of St. Louis and Kansas City; most rural counties record rates below the national average.
Police Officers
Law enforcement staffing.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Officers per 1,000 residents | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Public Safety Indicators
Broader safety measures.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Incarceration rate (per 100k) | 415 | 355 |