Lamar, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lamar Police Department serves the city of Lamar, MO in Barton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 476 violent crimes and 747 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 209.0 per 100k residents, which is 96.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 116.1 per 100k, 29.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate209.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents747 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents544 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 209.0 | F | 476 | 106.2 | +96.7% |
| Property Crime | 116.1 | B | 747 | 163.6 | -29.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.2 | C | 30 | 22.3 | +4.3% |
| Burglary | 23.2 | C | 161 | 24.0 | -3.4% |
| Larceny | 92.9 | B | 544 | 116.4 | -20.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Carl Junction | 20 miles | B 82.7 | A 70.9 | Violent: 60.4% lower Property: 38.9% lower |
| Jasper | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 206.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.8% higher |
| Sarcoxie | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Duenweg | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |