Johnson County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Johnson County in MO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,414 violent crimes and 4,124 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.2 per 100k residents, which is 68.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.5 per 100k, 69.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,414 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,124 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,110 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.2 | A | 2414 | 106.2 | -68.7% |
| Property Crime | 50.5 | A | 4124 | 163.6 | -69.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 153 | 3.5 | -75.9% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -90.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 289 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 569 | 24.0 | -57.2% |
| Larceny | 38.7 | A | 3110 | 116.4 | -66.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.4 | A | 416 | 22.2 | -93.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Holden Police Department
Holden, MO
Knob Noster Police Department
Knob Noster, MO
Warrensburg Police Department
Warrensburg, MO
Chilhowee
Leeton Police Department
Leeton, MO