Washington County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in MO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,911 violent crimes and 2,488 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.5 per 100k residents, which is 16.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 503.2 per 100k, 207.6% 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 Rate88.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,911 (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 Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate503.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,488 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate459.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,552 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.5 | B | 1911 | 106.2 | -16.6% |
| Property Crime | 503.2 | F | 2488 | 163.6 | +207.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 89 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 320 | 22.3 | -89.3% |
| Burglary | 19.7 | B | 506 | 24.0 | -17.8% |
| Larceny | 459.0 | F | 1552 | 116.4 | +294.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.5 | C | 403 | 22.2 | +10.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Potosi Police Department
Potosi, MO