Jefferson County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in MO is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,082 violent crimes and 16,405 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.4 per 100k residents, which is 50.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.8 per 100k, 48.8% 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 Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,082 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,897 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,405 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,667 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,838 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,783 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.4 | A | 11082 | 106.2 | -50.7% |
| Property Crime | 83.8 | A | 16405 | 163.6 | -48.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 255 | 3.5 | +15.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 109 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 2897 | 22.3 | -62.6% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 2667 | 24.0 | -57.1% |
| Larceny | 63.2 | A | 10838 | 116.4 | -45.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.2 | A | 2783 | 22.2 | -53.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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