Polk County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in MO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,602 violent crimes and 2,959 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.4 per 100k residents, which is 61.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.9 per 100k, 68.9% 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 AAnnual Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,602 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,959 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents550 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,143 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.4 | A | 2602 | 106.2 | -61.9% |
| Property Crime | 50.9 | A | 2959 | 163.6 | -68.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 108 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.9 | A | 298 | 22.3 | -86.8% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 550 | 24.0 | -87.7% |
| Larceny | 41.9 | A | 2143 | 116.4 | -64.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.0 | A | 247 | 22.2 | -73.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Bolivar Police Department
Bolivar, MO
Humansville Police Department
Humansville, MO
Fair Play Police Department
Fair Play, MO
Pleasant Hope Police Department
Pleasant Hope, MO