Is Joplin, Missouri a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Joplin, MO

Is Joplin, Missouri safe place to live?
Is Joplin, Missouri a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Joplin? What is the crime rate in Joplin city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Joplin, Missouri is 202% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Joplin is 71% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Joplin is 228% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 150 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 15 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    3614
    Violent : 338
    Property : 3276
    Total Crime
    202% NAT. AVG.
    131% STATE AVG.
    7095.3 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    71% NAT. AVG.
    22% STATE AVG.
    663.6 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    228% NAT. AVG.
    154% STATE AVG.
    6431.7 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Joplin
    Violent crime
    1 in 150
    Property crime
    1 in 15
    Robbery
    1 in 755
    Burglary
    1 in 133
    Assault
    1 in 237
    Car Theft
    1 in 137
    Joplin : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Missouri 5 5 18 5 12
    In USA 55 37 251 41 66
    Joplin : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Missouri 12 8 9 20 10
    In USA 384 159 233 487 220

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Joplin
    		Missouri
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 338 663.6 542.71 387.8
    Murder 9 17.7 11.75 6.5
    Robbery 67 131.5 74.37 73.9
    Assault 213 418.2 413.33 279.7
    Rape 49 96.2 43.26 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Joplin
    		 Missouri
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 3276 6431.7 2531.04 1,958.2
    Burglary 379 744.1 378.77 314.2
    Larceny 2528 4963.2 1759.05 1,398
    Car Theft 369 724.5 393.22 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison