De Soto, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The De Soto Police Department serves the city of De Soto, MO in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 203 violent crimes and 409 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 186.0 per 100k residents, which is 75.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 279.0 per 100k, 70.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 186.0 | F | 203 | 106.2 | +75.1% |
| Property Crime | 279.0 | F | 409 | 163.6 | +70.5% |
| Rape | 31.0 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +776.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.5 | B | 27 | 22.3 | -30.4% |
| Burglary | 31.0 | D | 28 | 24.0 | +29.0% |
| Larceny | 201.5 | F | 357 | 116.4 | +73.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 46.5 | F | 20 | 22.2 | +109.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 8 miles | B 85.8 | A 85.8 | Violent: 53.8% lower Property: 69.2% lower |
| Kimmswick | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pevely | 8 miles | A 16.6 | A 33.2 | Violent: 91.1% lower Property: 88.1% lower |
| Byrnes Mill | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 94.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 66.1% lower |
| Festus | 10 miles | A 59.5 | A 59.5 | Violent: 68.0% lower Property: 78.7% lower |