Howell County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howell County in MO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,752 violent crimes and 4,455 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.4 per 100k residents, which is 6.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 126.1 per 100k, 22.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate99.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,752 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents553 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,455 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents817 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,051 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.4 | C | 2752 | 106.2 | -6.4% |
| Property Crime | 126.1 | B | 4455 | 163.6 | -22.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 102 | 3.5 | -40.0% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -66.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.2 | A | 553 | 22.3 | -63.2% |
| Burglary | 2.1 | A | 817 | 24.0 | -91.2% |
| Larceny | 120.9 | C | 3051 | 116.4 | +3.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 569 | 22.2 | -86.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Howell County Sheriff's Office
Mountain View Police Department
Mountain View, MO
West Plains Police Department
West Plains, MO
Willow Springs Police Department
Willow Springs, MO