Lebanon, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lebanon Police Department serves the city of Lebanon, MO in Laclede County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,526 violent crimes and 2,800 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 136.9 per 100k residents, which is 28.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 221.7 per 100k, 35.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 D
Annual Rate136.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,526 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate221.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,800 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate195.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,191 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime136.9D1526106.2+28.9%
Property Crime221.7D2800163.6+35.5%
Rape6.5F663.5+84.4%
Aggravated Assault13.0A24422.3-41.4%
Burglary6.5A34124.0-72.9%
Larceny195.6F2191116.4+68.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.6B24722.2-11.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Buffalo 24 miles
A 28.8
C 172.6
Violent: 79.0% lower
Property: 22.2% lower
Urbana 24 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Crocker 24 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Dixon 24 miles
N/A 0.0
F 412.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 86.0% higher
Waynesville 24 miles
A 36.8
A 55.2
Violent: 73.1% lower
Property: 75.1% lower