Lincoln County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in MO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,094 violent crimes and 2,248 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.3 per 100k residents, which is 77.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.3 per 100k, 83.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,094 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,092 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,248 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,484 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.3 | A | 3094 | 106.2 | -77.1% |
| Property Crime | 27.3 | A | 2248 | 163.6 | -83.3% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -35.7% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 118 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.4 | A | 1092 | 22.3 | -93.8% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 452 | 24.0 | -70.4% |
| Larceny | 15.1 | A | 1484 | 116.4 | -87.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 294 | 22.2 | -76.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Elsberry Police Department
Elsberry, MO
Old Monroe Police Department
Old Monroe, MO
Troy Police Department
Troy, MO
Winfield Police Department
Winfield, MO
Hawk Point Police Department
Hawk Point, MO
Moscow Mills Police Department
Moscow Mills, MO