Bates County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bates County in MO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 730 violent crimes and 1,391 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.4 per 100k residents, which is 29.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.1 per 100k, 24.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate74.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,391 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents799 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.4 | B | 730 | 106.2 | -29.9% |
| Property Crime | 124.1 | B | 1391 | 163.6 | -24.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 53 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.6 | F | 370 | 22.3 | +68.9% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 459 | 24.0 | -64.8% |
| Larceny | 107.0 | C | 799 | 116.4 | -8.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 121 | 22.2 | -87.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bates County Sheriff's Office
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