Lafayette County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lafayette County in MO is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 988 violent crimes and 1,119 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.9 per 100k residents, which is 70.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.9 per 100k, 89.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.9 | A | 988 | 106.2 | -70.9% |
| Property Crime | 17.9 | A | 1119 | 163.6 | -89.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -48.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.9 | B | 137 | 22.3 | -24.2% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 154 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 13.1 | A | 785 | 116.4 | -88.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 169 | 22.2 | -78.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office
Alma Police Department
Alma, MO
Concordia Police Department
Concordia, MO
Corder Police Department
Corder, MO
Higginsville Police Department
Higginsville, MO
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, MO
Odessa Police Department
Odessa, MO
Waverly Police Department
Waverly, MO
Wellington Police Department
Wellington, MO
Napoleon Police Department
Napoleon, MO
Bates City Police Department
Bates City, MO
Lake Lafayette Police Department
Lake Lafayette, MO