Festus, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Festus Police Department serves the city of Festus, MO in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 708 violent crimes and 979 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.5 per 100k residents, which is 43.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.5 per 100k, 63.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate59.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents979 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.5 | A | 708 | 106.2 | -43.9% |
| Property Crime | 59.5 | A | 979 | 163.6 | -63.6% |
| Rape | 7.4 | F | 16 | 3.5 | +110.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.3 | C | 191 | 22.3 | +0.3% |
| Burglary | 14.9 | A | 66 | 24.0 | -38.0% |
| Larceny | 29.8 | A | 739 | 116.4 | -74.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.9 | B | 172 | 22.2 | -32.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Herculaneum | 3 miles | A 37.0 | A 18.5 | Violent: 37.9% lower Property: 68.9% lower |
| Hillsboro | 8 miles | B 85.8 | A 85.8 | Violent: 44.1% higher Property: 44.1% higher |
| 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: 72.1% lower Property: 44.2% lower |