Barton County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barton County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 479 violent crimes and 748 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.5 per 100k residents, which is -1.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.0 per 100k, -64.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.5 | C | 479 | 106.2 | -1.6% |
| Property Crime | 58.0 | A | 748 | 163.6 | -64.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 9 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.6 | A | 31 | 22.3 | -47.8% |
| Burglary | 11.6 | A | 161 | 24.0 | -51.7% |
| Larceny | 46.4 | A | 544 | 116.4 | -60.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 39 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lamar Police Department
Lamar, MO
Liberal Police Department
Liberal, MO