Mount Vernon, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Vernon Police Department serves the city of Mount Vernon, MO in Lawrence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 530 property crimes. Property crime averages 218.7 per 100k, 33.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate218.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents530 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate174.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 218.7 | D | 530 | 163.6 | +33.7% |
| Burglary | 21.9 | C | 56 | 24.0 | -9.0% |
| Larceny | 174.9 | D | 429 | 116.4 | +50.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.9 | C | 44 | 22.2 | -1.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marionville | 0 miles | A 47.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pierce City | 0 miles | F 307.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Verona | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Aurora | 11 miles | F 199.7 | F 372.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.4% higher |
| Greenfield | 21 miles | B 81.5 | D 244.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 11.8% higher |