Boone County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boone County in MO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,687 violent crimes and 17,086 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.4 per 100k residents, which is -42.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.9 per 100k, -60.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,687 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,933 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,086 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,159 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,748 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,076 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.4 | A | 11687 | 106.2 | -42.2% |
| Property Crime | 64.9 | A | 17086 | 163.6 | -60.3% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 49 | 0.5 | -63.9% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 513 | 3.5 | -83.7% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 294 | 5.8 | -90.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 1933 | 22.3 | -85.3% |
| Burglary | 16.0 | B | 2159 | 24.0 | -33.6% |
| Larceny | 43.0 | A | 12748 | 116.4 | -63.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.6 | A | 2076 | 22.2 | -74.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Centralia Police Department
Centralia, MO
Columbia Police Department
Columbia, MO
Sturgeon Police Department
Sturgeon, MO
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, MO