Jackson County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in MO is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,087 violent crimes and 40,045 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.8 per 100k residents, which is +2.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 246.5 per 100k, +50.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate108.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,087 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents916 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents877 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,872 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate246.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents40,045 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,564 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents27,597 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,740 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.8 | C | 18087 | 106.2 | +2.5% |
| Property Crime | 246.5 | D | 40045 | 163.6 | +50.6% |
| Homicide | 1.3 | F | 115 | 0.5 | +153.2% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 916 | 3.5 | -41.8% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 877 | 5.8 | -0.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 3872 | 22.3 | -49.2% |
| Burglary | 48.8 | F | 4564 | 24.0 | +103.1% |
| Larceny | 149.1 | D | 27597 | 116.4 | +28.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 48.1 | F | 7740 | 22.2 | +116.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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Independence Police Department
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Lake Lotawana Police Department
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Raytown Police Department
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Sugar Creek Police Department
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Lone Jack Police Department
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Lake Tapawingo Police Department
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