Centralia, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Centralia Police Department serves the city of Centralia, MO in Boone County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 308 violent crimes and 339 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.3 per 100k residents, which is 40.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.4 per 100k, 48.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.3 | A | 308 | 106.2 | -40.4% |
| Property Crime | 84.4 | A | 339 | 163.6 | -48.4% |
| Burglary | 42.2 | F | 37 | 24.0 | +75.6% |
| Larceny | 42.2 | A | 280 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 26.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.2% lower |
| Farber | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Laddonia | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 1214.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 1338.9% higher |
| Martinsburg | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Columbia | 18 miles | C 120.4 | C 175.2 | Violent: 90.2% higher Property: 107.5% higher |