Potosi, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Potosi Police Department serves the city of Potosi, MO in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 982 violent crimes and 1,127 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.0 per 100k residents, which is 48.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 987.4 per 100k, 503.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate158.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents982 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate987.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,127 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate908.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents911 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 158.0 | D | 982 | 106.2 | +48.7% |
| Property Crime | 987.4 | F | 1127 | 163.6 | +503.5% |
| Burglary | 39.5 | F | 133 | 24.0 | +64.3% |
| Larceny | 908.4 | F | 911 | 116.4 | +680.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.5 | F | 75 | 22.2 | +78.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonne Terre | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 15.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 98.5% lower |
| Viburnum | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Desloge | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.9% lower |
| Park Hills | 21 miles | C 115.4 | C 173.1 | Violent: 27.0% lower Property: 82.5% lower |
| Bourbon | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 132.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.6% lower |