Higginsville, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Higginsville Police Department serves the city of Higginsville, MO in Lafayette County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 121 violent crimes and 202 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.4 per 100k residents, which is 60.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.2 per 100k, 87.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.4 | A | 121 | 106.2 | -60.1% |
| Property Crime | 21.2 | A | 202 | 163.6 | -87.1% |
| Larceny | 21.2 | A | 164 | 116.4 | -81.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Concordia | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Corder | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wellington | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bates City | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |