Newton County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newton County in MO is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,086 violent crimes and 2,380 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.9 per 100k residents, which is -65.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.9 per 100k, -43.8% below 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 AAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,086 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,380 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents423 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,762 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.9 | A | 1086 | 106.2 | -65.3% |
| Property Crime | 91.9 | A | 2380 | 163.6 | -43.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 62 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.5 | A | 129 | 22.3 | -66.2% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 423 | 24.0 | -56.2% |
| Larceny | 54.9 | A | 1762 | 116.4 | -52.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.4 | C | 169 | 22.2 | +19.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Diamond Police Department
Diamond, MO
Granby Police Department
Granby, MO
Neosho Police Department
Neosho, MO
Seneca Police Department
Seneca, MO
Fairview Police Department
Fairview, MO