Macon County, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Macon County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 733 violent crimes and 841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.3 per 100k residents, which is 51.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.3 per 100k, 80.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 A
Annual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents583 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime51.3A733106.2-51.7%
Property Crime32.3A841163.6-80.3%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A193.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6922.3-100.0%
Burglary16.0B18624.0-33.2%
Larceny16.2A583116.4-86.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5722.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Macon County Sheriff's Office

La Plata Police Department

La Plata, MO

Macon Police Department

Macon, MO