Vernon County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vernon County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,073 violent crimes and 2,955 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.9 per 100k residents, which is 59.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 231.6 per 100k, 41.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate169.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,073 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate231.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,955 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate188.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,282 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.9 | D | 2073 | 106.2 | +59.9% |
| Property Crime | 231.6 | D | 2955 | 163.6 | +41.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.5 | F | 96 | 3.5 | +195.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 300 | 22.3 | -41.1% |
| Burglary | 22.6 | C | 367 | 24.0 | -5.8% |
| Larceny | 188.0 | F | 2282 | 116.4 | +61.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.9 | C | 290 | 22.2 | -5.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Vernon County Sheriff's Office
Nevada Police Department
Nevada, MO