Pettis County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pettis County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,294 violent crimes and 4,283 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.0 per 100k residents, which is 5.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 186.6 per 100k, 14.1% 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 CAnnual Rate112.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,294 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents647 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,283 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents805 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,061 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.0 | C | 2294 | 106.2 | +5.4% |
| Property Crime | 186.6 | C | 4283 | 163.6 | +14.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 201 | 3.5 | +28.2% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 44 | 5.8 | -61.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 647 | 22.3 | +2.4% |
| Burglary | 56.7 | F | 805 | 24.0 | +136.2% |
| Larceny | 111.6 | C | 3061 | 116.4 | -4.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.0 | B | 380 | 22.2 | -27.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pettis County Sheriff's Office
Sedalia Police Department
Sedalia, MO