Buckner, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Buckner Police Department serves the city of Buckner, MO in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 260 violent crimes and 258 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.8 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 104.3 per 100k, 36.2% 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 Rate173.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate69.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.8 | F | 260 | 106.2 | +63.7% |
| Property Crime | 104.3 | A | 258 | 163.6 | -36.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.8 | D | 37 | 22.3 | +56.2% |
| Burglary | 69.5 | F | 58 | 24.0 | +189.4% |
| Larceny | 34.8 | A | 171 | 116.4 | -70.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lotawana | 0 miles | A 40.4 | A 40.4 | Violent: 76.8% lower Property: 61.3% lower |
| Sugar Creek | 0 miles | F 190.8 | F 763.1 | Violent: 9.7% higher Property: 631.6% higher |
| Lake Tapawingo | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Blue Springs | 4 miles | B 70.1 | F 315.6 | Violent: 59.7% lower Property: 202.5% higher |
| Raytown | 6 miles | D 151.7 | F 334.5 | Violent: 12.7% lower Property: 220.7% higher |