Newton County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newton County in MO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,906 violent crimes and 5,015 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.7 per 100k residents, which is 50.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.0 per 100k, 38.3% 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 Rate52.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,906 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,015 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents968 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,423 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents587 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.7 | A | 2906 | 106.2 | -50.4% |
| Property Crime | 101.0 | A | 5015 | 163.6 | -38.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 163 | 3.5 | -72.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 425 | 22.3 | -56.5% |
| Burglary | 15.1 | A | 968 | 24.0 | -37.0% |
| Larceny | 61.9 | A | 3423 | 116.4 | -46.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.0 | C | 587 | 22.2 | +8.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Newton County Sheriff's Office
Diamond Police Department
Diamond, MO
Granby Police Department
Granby, MO
Neosho Police Department
Neosho, MO
Seneca Police Department
Seneca, MO
Fairview Police Department
Fairview, MO