Butler County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butler County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,392 violent crimes and 6,711 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.0 per 100k residents, which is 10.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 51.1 per 100k, 68.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate117.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,392 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents805 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,711 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,279 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,439 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents967 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.0 | C | 4392 | 106.2 | +10.2% |
| Property Crime | 51.1 | A | 6711 | 163.6 | -68.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 123 | 3.5 | -63.1% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 98 | 5.8 | -55.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 805 | 22.3 | -59.0% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 1279 | 24.0 | -62.0% |
| Larceny | 35.4 | A | 4439 | 116.4 | -69.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 967 | 22.2 | -70.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Poplar Bluff Police Department
Poplar Bluff, MO
Qulin Police Department
Qulin, MO