Cedar County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cedar County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 623 violent crimes and 1,302 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.2 per 100k residents, which is 74.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 173.7 per 100k, 6.2% above 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 AAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (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 Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,302 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents789 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.2 | A | 623 | 106.2 | -74.4% |
| Property Crime | 173.7 | C | 1302 | 163.6 | +6.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 50 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 241 | 22.3 | -79.9% |
| Burglary | 18.3 | B | 395 | 24.0 | -24.0% |
| Larceny | 128.6 | C | 789 | 116.4 | +10.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.8 | D | 92 | 22.2 | +20.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cedar County Sheriff's Office
El Dorado Springs Police Department
El Dorado Springs, MO