Bolivar, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bolivar Police Department serves the city of Bolivar, MO in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,323 violent crimes and 1,656 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 150.2 per 100k residents, which is 41.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 238.5 per 100k, 45.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate150.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,323 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate238.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,656 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate220.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,356 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 150.2 | D | 1323 | 106.2 | +41.4% |
| Property Crime | 238.5 | D | 1656 | 163.6 | +45.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.7 | B | 81 | 22.3 | -20.6% |
| Burglary | 17.7 | B | 197 | 24.0 | -26.5% |
| Larceny | 220.8 | F | 1356 | 116.4 | +89.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humansville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Fair Play | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pleasant Hope | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Walnut Grove | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Buffalo | 21 miles | A 28.8 | C 172.6 | Violent: 80.8% lower Property: 27.6% lower |