Benton, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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31%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Benton crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Benton crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Benton crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Benton crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Benton_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,578 (estimate)	2,554	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	9.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	46.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	52.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	350.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	284 (estimate)	459	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	251.2	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,365.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	478.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,294 (estimate)	2,095	1,917

Benton crime map

The Benton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Benton as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Benton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Benton crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Benton crime rates are 31% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Benton are 22% lower than the national average
In Benton you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Benton is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Benton has decreased by 45%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Benton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Benton is 1 in 353

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Benton is 1 in 78

The chance of being a victim of crime in Benton is 1 in 64

Year Over Year Crime In Benton (per 100,000 people)

Benton police department

Item	Benton	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.7	3.3

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oran, MO	1,285	209	955	1,164
Chaffee, MO	2,917	214	979	1,193
Scott City, MO	4,538	253	1,079	1,332
Bertrand, MO	777	142	1,563	1,705
Gordonville, MO	473	373	1,704	2,077
Kelso, MO	575	379	1,731	2,110
Dutchtown, MO	110	472	2,155	2,627
Benton, MO	885	284	1,294	1,578

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Drexel, MO	885	544	2,482	3,025
Komatke, AZ	885	554	2,436	2,991
Valley Springs, SD	885	331	1,530	1,862
Blue Hill, NE	885	266	2,287	2,553
Grand Rapids, OH	885	271	1,600	1,871
Benton, MO	885	284	1,294	1,578

Source: The Benton, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.