Taney County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Taney County in MO is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,152 violent crimes and 4,909 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.2 per 100k residents, which is -22.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 178.5 per 100k, +9.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate82.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,152 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate178.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,909 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate172.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,190 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.2 | B | 2152 | 106.2 | -22.6% |
| Property Crime | 178.5 | C | 4909 | 163.6 | +9.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 92 | 3.5 | +29.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 46 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.4 | C | 286 | 22.3 | -3.7% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 406 | 24.0 | -80.9% |
| Larceny | 172.4 | D | 4190 | 116.4 | +48.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.5 | A | 294 | 22.2 | -93.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Branson Police Department
Branson, MO
Forsyth Police Department
Forsyth, MO
Hollister Police Department
Hollister, MO
Rockaway Beach Police Department
Rockaway Beach, MO
Merriam Woods Police Department
Merriam Woods, MO