Saline County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Saline County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,705 violent crimes and 1,475 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.5 per 100k residents, which is 14.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.0 per 100k, 70.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,705 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,475 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents991 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.5 | B | 1705 | 106.2 | -14.8% |
| Property Crime | 48.0 | A | 1475 | 163.6 | -70.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 81 | 3.5 | +91.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.7 | D | 514 | 22.3 | +46.7% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 293 | 24.0 | -69.3% |
| Larceny | 33.3 | A | 991 | 116.4 | -71.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 169 | 22.2 | -66.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Saline County Sheriff's Office
Marshall Police Department
Marshall, MO
Sweet Springs Police Department
Sweet Springs, MO