Buchanull County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Buchanull County in MO is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,304 violent crimes and 17,218 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 171.6 per 100k residents, which is +61.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 296.0 per 100k, +80.9% above 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 FAnnual Rate171.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,304 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents718 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,440 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate296.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,218 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,294 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate180.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,318 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,515 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 171.6 | F | 8304 | 106.2 | +61.6% |
| Property Crime | 296.0 | F | 17218 | 163.6 | +80.9% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 20 | 0.5 | +168.4% |
| Rape | 17.2 | F | 718 | 3.5 | +385.2% |
| Robbery | 8.6 | D | 247 | 5.8 | +47.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.6 | F | 1440 | 22.3 | +73.5% |
| Burglary | 52.9 | F | 2294 | 24.0 | +120.2% |
| Larceny | 180.2 | D | 12318 | 116.4 | +54.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 60.1 | F | 2515 | 22.2 | +170.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. Joseph Police Department
St. Joseph, MO