Perry County, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Perry County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 862 violent crimes and 923 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.0 per 100k residents, which is 65.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.1 per 100k, 72.4% 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 A
Annual Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents862 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents686 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime37.0A862106.2-65.1%
Property Crime45.1A923163.6-72.4%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A353.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A95.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault15.6B25422.3-30.1%
Burglary0.0A14124.0-100.0%
Larceny45.1A686116.4-61.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A9122.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Perry County Sheriff's Office

Perryville Police Department

Perryville, MO