Jefferson County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in MO is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,040 violent crimes and 5,634 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.6 per 100k residents, which is -55.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.3 per 100k, -47.2% 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 AAnnual Rate47.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,040 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents697 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,634 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,442 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents761 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.6 | A | 3040 | 106.2 | -55.2% |
| Property Crime | 86.3 | A | 5634 | 163.6 | -47.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 84 | 3.5 | +20.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 697 | 22.3 | -70.4% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 400 | 24.0 | -56.5% |
| Larceny | 65.9 | A | 4442 | 116.4 | -43.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 761 | 22.2 | -54.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Crystal City Police Department
Crystal City, MO
De Soto Police Department
De Soto, MO
Festus Police Department
Festus, MO
Hillsboro Police Department
Hillsboro, MO
Kimmswick Police Department
Kimmswick, MO
Pevely Police Department
Pevely, MO
Arnold Police Department
Arnold, MO
Herculaneum Police Department
Herculaneum, MO
Byrnes Mill Police Department
Byrnes Mill, MO