Howell County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howell County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,910 violent crimes and 3,057 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.4 per 100k residents, which is +4.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 141.2 per 100k, -13.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CAnnual Rate111.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,910 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate141.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,057 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,215 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.4 | C | 1910 | 106.2 | +4.8% |
| Property Crime | 141.2 | B | 3057 | 163.6 | -13.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 73 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -54.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.3 | A | 271 | 22.3 | -76.4% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 520 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 138.6 | C | 2215 | 116.4 | +19.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 314 | 22.2 | -88.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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Willow Springs Police Department
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