Polk County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in MO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,359 violent crimes and 1,683 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.5 per 100k residents, which is -64.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.6 per 100k, -63.6% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.5 | A | 1359 | 106.2 | -64.7% |
| Property Crime | 59.6 | A | 1683 | 163.6 | -63.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 90 | 22.3 | -80.2% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 208 | 24.0 | -81.6% |
| Larceny | 55.2 | A | 1369 | 116.4 | -52.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 100 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bolivar Police Department
Bolivar, MO
Humansville Police Department
Humansville, MO
Fair Play Police Department
Fair Play, MO
Pleasant Hope Police Department
Pleasant Hope, MO