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Wayne County, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 749 violent crimes and 854 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.5 per 100k, 58.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 B
Annual Rate89.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents749 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate67.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents854 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime89.0B749106.2-16.2%
Property Crime67.5A854163.6-58.7%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape5.6D173.5+59.1%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault38.3F20822.3+72.3%
Burglary16.9B27924.0-29.8%
Larceny50.6A469116.4-56.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A9822.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Piedmont Police Department

Piedmont, MO