Benton County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in MO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 873 violent crimes and 1,274 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.3 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.4 per 100k, 44.2% 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 BAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents873 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,274 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents725 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.3 | B | 873 | 106.2 | -23.5% |
| Property Crime | 91.4 | A | 1274 | 163.6 | -44.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 32 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 166 | 22.3 | -71.8% |
| Burglary | 23.8 | C | 309 | 24.0 | -0.8% |
| Larceny | 58.1 | A | 725 | 116.4 | -50.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 231 | 22.2 | -57.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Cole Camp Police Department
Cole Camp, MO
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, MO
Warsaw Police Department
Warsaw, MO