Platte County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Platte County in MO is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,508 violent crimes and 4,764 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.8 per 100k residents, which is 39.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.6 per 100k, 23.9% 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 Rate63.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,508 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents368 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,764 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,282 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,053 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.8 | A | 2508 | 106.2 | -39.9% |
| Property Crime | 124.6 | B | 4764 | 163.6 | -23.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 89 | 3.5 | -83.9% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 37 | 5.8 | -50.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.9 | A | 368 | 22.3 | -87.2% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 421 | 24.0 | -74.2% |
| Larceny | 79.5 | B | 3282 | 116.4 | -31.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.9 | F | 1053 | 22.2 | +75.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Platte County Sheriff's Office
Parkville Police Department
Parkville, MO
Platte City Police Department
Platte City, MO
Platte Woods Police Department
Platte Woods, MO
Weston Police Department
Weston, MO
Riverside Police Department
Riverside, MO
Lake Waukomis Police Department
Lake Waukomis, MO
Northmoor Police Department
Northmoor, MO
Ferrelview Police Department
Ferrelview, MO
Tracy Police Department
Tracy, MO
Weatherby Lake Police Department
Weatherby Lake, MO