Pettis County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pettis County in MO is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,927 violent crimes and 3,847 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 154.2 per 100k residents, which is +45.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 317.4 per 100k, +94.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate154.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,927 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate317.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,847 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate108.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents701 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate181.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,792 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 154.2 | D | 1927 | 106.2 | +45.2% |
| Property Crime | 317.4 | F | 3847 | 163.6 | +94.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 168 | 3.5 | +156.5% |
| Robbery | 4.5 | B | 41 | 5.8 | -22.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.3 | F | 580 | 22.3 | +63.0% |
| Burglary | 108.8 | F | 701 | 24.0 | +353.0% |
| Larceny | 181.4 | D | 2792 | 116.4 | +55.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.7 | C | 321 | 22.2 | +2.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sedalia Police Department
Sedalia, MO