Carthage, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carthage Police Department serves the city of Carthage, MO in Jasper County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,288 violent crimes and 2,152 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.8 per 100k residents, which is 51.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.6 per 100k, 44.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 ARape
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.8 | A | 1288 | 106.2 | -51.2% |
| Property Crime | 90.6 | A | 2152 | 163.6 | -44.6% |
| Rape | 19.4 | F | 61 | 3.5 | +449.1% |
| Burglary | 25.9 | C | 240 | 24.0 | +7.8% |
| Larceny | 58.3 | A | 1696 | 116.4 | -49.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 209 | 22.2 | -70.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Junction | 2 miles | B 82.7 | A 70.9 | Violent: 59.7% higher Property: 21.8% lower |
| Jasper | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 206.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 127.7% higher |
| Sarcoxie | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Duenweg | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Duquesne | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 40.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.0% lower |