Taney County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Taney County in MO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,762 violent crimes and 6,155 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.2 per 100k residents, which is 16.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 158.6 per 100k, 3.0% below 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 Rate89.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,762 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents617 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate158.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,155 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate146.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,988 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.2 | B | 4762 | 106.2 | -16.0% |
| Property Crime | 158.6 | C | 6155 | 163.6 | -3.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 135 | 3.5 | +49.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 60 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.8 | B | 617 | 22.3 | -10.9% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 622 | 24.0 | -57.4% |
| Larceny | 146.1 | D | 4988 | 116.4 | +25.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.3 | A | 522 | 22.2 | -89.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Taney County Sheriff's Office
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