Dallas County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dallas County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 504 violent crimes and 558 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.7 per 100k residents, which is 84.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.0 per 100k, 59.0% 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 Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.7 | A | 504 | 106.2 | -84.3% |
| Property Crime | 67.0 | A | 558 | 163.6 | -59.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.6 | F | 16 | 3.5 | +171.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 78 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 110 | 24.0 | -90.1% |
| Larceny | 14.3 | A | 360 | 116.4 | -87.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.1 | D | 78 | 22.2 | +40.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Buffalo Police Department
Buffalo, MO
Urbana Police Department
Urbana, MO