Mississippi County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mississippi County in MO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 704 violent crimes and 930 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 191.3 per 100k, 16.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate89.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents704 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate191.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents930 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.8 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 | 89.0 | B | 704 | 106.2 | -16.2% |
| Property Crime | 191.3 | C | 930 | 163.6 | +16.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 35.5 | F | 15 | 5.8 | +510.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 255 | 22.3 | -45.5% |
| Burglary | 48.2 | F | 161 | 24.0 | +100.5% |
| Larceny | 128.4 | C | 673 | 116.4 | +10.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.8 | B | 86 | 22.2 | -33.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mississippi County Sheriff's Office
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, MO
East Prairie Police Department
East Prairie, MO
Bertrand Police Department
Bertrand, MO