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Howard County, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Howard County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 320 violent crimes and 270 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.6 per 100k residents, which is 9.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.5 per 100k, 74.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 C
Annual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate41.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime96.6C320106.2-9.1%
Property Crime41.5A270163.6-74.6%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape7.9F173.5+124.2%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A13022.3-100.0%
Burglary7.9A6324.0-67.0%
Larceny25.7A168116.4-77.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.9A3622.2-64.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Howard County Sheriff's Office

Fayette Police Department

Fayette, MO