Adair County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adair County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,355 violent crimes and 3,897 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.3 per 100k residents, which is 69.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.7 per 100k, 44.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,355 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,897 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,998 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.3 | A | 1355 | 106.2 | -69.6% |
| Property Crime | 91.7 | A | 3897 | 163.6 | -44.0% |
| Homicide | 2.9 | F | 8 | 0.5 | +437.7% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 71 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.9 | A | 371 | 22.3 | -87.1% |
| Burglary | 22.9 | C | 646 | 24.0 | -4.6% |
| Larceny | 65.9 | A | 2998 | 116.4 | -43.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 224 | 22.2 | -87.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adair County Sheriff's Office
Kirksville Police Department
Kirksville, MO