Branson, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Branson Police Department serves the city of Branson, MO in Taney County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,824 violent crimes and 4,368 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 206.1 per 100k residents, which is 94.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 786.4 per 100k, 380.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 206.1 | F | 1824 | 106.2 | +94.1% |
| Property Crime | 786.4 | F | 4368 | 163.6 | +380.7% |
| Rape | 22.9 | F | 85 | 3.5 | +547.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.3 | B | 203 | 22.3 | -31.4% |
| Burglary | 22.9 | C | 367 | 24.0 | -4.7% |
| Larceny | 755.8 | F | 3731 | 116.4 | +549.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.6 | A | 253 | 22.2 | -65.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth | 10 miles | D 141.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 31.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Hollister | 10 miles | A 63.8 | A 106.3 | Violent: 69.1% lower Property: 86.5% lower |
| Rockaway Beach | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Merriam Woods | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Crane | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 371.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 52.7% lower |