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Vernon County, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Vernon County in MO is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,583 violent crimes and 2,308 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 243.7 per 100k residents, which is +129.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 402.1 per 100k, +145.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 F
Annual Rate243.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,583 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate402.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,308 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate341.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,896 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime243.7F1583106.2+129.4%
Property Crime402.1F2308163.6+145.7%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape12.2F603.5+244.4%
Robbery0.0A105.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A12622.3-100.0%
Burglary36.5D23324.0+52.1%
Larceny341.1F1896116.4+193.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.4C17122.2+9.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Nevada Police Department

Nevada, MO