Warrensburg, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Warrensburg Police Department serves the city of Warrensburg, MO in Johnson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,471 violent crimes and 2,620 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 199.8 per 100k, 22.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,471 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate199.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,620 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate194.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,213 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.0 | B | 1471 | 106.2 | -22.8% |
| Property Crime | 199.8 | D | 2620 | 163.6 | +22.1% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 98 | 3.5 | +44.8% |
| Larceny | 194.7 | F | 2213 | 116.4 | +67.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 185 | 22.2 | -76.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Noster | 10 miles | A 35.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 57.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Leeton | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Holden | 14 miles | A 44.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 45.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Odessa | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.2% lower |
| Alma | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |