Dent County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dent County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 387 violent crimes and 855 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.0 per 100k residents, which is 15.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.0 per 100k, 15.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate90.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents855 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents590 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.0 | B | 387 | 106.2 | -15.3% |
| Property Crime | 138.0 | B | 855 | 163.6 | -15.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.7 | F | 39 | 3.5 | +203.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.8 | B | 103 | 22.3 | -28.8% |
| Burglary | 15.8 | B | 168 | 24.0 | -34.0% |
| Larceny | 100.7 | B | 590 | 116.4 | -13.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.5 | C | 86 | 22.2 | -3.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dent County Sheriff's Office
Salem Police Department
Salem, MO