Phelps County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Phelps County in MO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,827 violent crimes and 5,611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.0 per 100k residents, which is 0.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 64.2 per 100k, 60.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate107.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,827 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,611 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents996 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,148 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.0 | C | 3827 | 106.2 | +0.7% |
| Property Crime | 64.2 | A | 5611 | 163.6 | -60.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 148 | 3.5 | -53.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 569 | 22.3 | -17.3% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 996 | 24.0 | -76.0% |
| Larceny | 49.4 | A | 4148 | 116.4 | -57.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 437 | 22.2 | -59.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Phelps County Sheriff's Office
Rolla Police Department
Rolla, MO
St. James Police Department
St. James, MO
Doolittle Police Department
Doolittle, MO
Newburg Police Department
Newburg, MO
Edgar Springs Police Department
Edgar Springs, MO