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Washington County, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Washington County in MO is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 982 violent crimes and 1,127 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.0 per 100k residents, which is +48.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 987.4 per 100k, +503.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 D
Annual Rate158.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents982 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate987.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,127 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate908.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents911 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime158.0D982106.2+48.7%
Property Crime987.4F1127163.6+503.5%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A163.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A55.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A8822.3-100.0%
Burglary39.5F13324.0+64.3%
Larceny908.4F911116.4+680.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft39.5F7522.2+78.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Potosi Police Department

Potosi, MO