Boone County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boone County in MO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,937 violent crimes and 21,198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.0 per 100k residents, which is 38.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.4 per 100k, 58.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate65.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,937 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents658 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,282 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,198 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,592 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,861 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,550 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.0 | A | 13937 | 106.2 | -38.8% |
| Property Crime | 67.4 | A | 21198 | 163.6 | -58.8% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 62 | 0.5 | +7.4% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 658 | 3.5 | -51.4% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 326 | 5.8 | -92.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.0 | A | 2282 | 22.3 | -73.2% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 2592 | 24.0 | -36.5% |
| Larceny | 43.2 | A | 14861 | 116.4 | -62.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 2550 | 22.2 | -60.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Centralia Police Department
Centralia, MO
Columbia Police Department
Columbia, MO
Sturgeon Police Department
Sturgeon, MO
University of Missouri: Columbia
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, MO