Christian County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Christian County in MO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,383 violent crimes and 3,329 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.0 per 100k residents, which is 85.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.1 per 100k, 81.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,383 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,329 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents482 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,561 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.0 | A | 2383 | 106.2 | -85.9% |
| Property Crime | 31.1 | A | 3329 | 163.6 | -81.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 82 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 392 | 22.3 | -89.5% |
| Burglary | 1.1 | A | 482 | 24.0 | -95.5% |
| Larceny | 28.6 | A | 2561 | 116.4 | -75.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.5 | A | 282 | 22.2 | -93.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Christian County Sheriff's Office
Billings Police Department
Billings, MO
Nixa Police Department
Nixa, MO
Ozark Police Department
Ozark, MO
Clever Police Department
Clever, MO
Sparta Police Department
Sparta, MO
Highlandville Police Department
Highlandville, MO