Bates County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bates County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 332 violent crimes and 802 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.3 per 100k residents, which is -52.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.6 per 100k, -19.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade CMotor 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 | 50.3 | A | 332 | 106.2 | -52.6% |
| Property Crime | 131.6 | B | 802 | 163.6 | -19.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.3 | D | 189 | 22.3 | +40.7% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 220 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 123.8 | C | 513 | 116.4 | +6.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 65 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adrian Police Department
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Butler Police Department
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Rich Hill Police Department
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