Big Spring, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

61%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

81%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

57%

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.

Big Spring 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Big Spring_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,667 (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)	659 (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)	3,008 (estimate)	2,095	1,917

Big Spring crime map

The Big Spring crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Big Spring 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 Big Spring crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Big Spring 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

Big Spring crime rates are 61% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Big Spring are 81% higher than the national average
In Big Spring you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Big Spring is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Big Spring has increased by 63%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Big Spring

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Big Spring is 1 in 152

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Big Spring is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Big Spring is 1 in 28

Year Over Year Crime In Big Spring (per 100,000 people)

Big Spring police department

Item	Big Spring	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}
New Haven, MO	2,819	166	759	925
Montgomery City, MO	2,659	218	995	1,213
Hermann, MO	2,375	227	1,135	1,362
Rhineland, MO	107	489	2,232	2,721
Jonesburg, MO	812	511	2,334	2,846
High Hill, MO	226	576	2,629	3,205
McKittrick, MO	69	630	2,877	3,507
Big Spring, MO	227	659	3,008	3,667

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Deep Water, WV	227	429	1,928	2,357
Mallard, IA	227	350	1,800	2,150
Castle, OK	227	303	1,574	1,878
Opdyke West, TX	227	656	3,617	4,273
Baumstown, PA	227	284	1,688	1,973
Big Spring, MO	227	659	3,008	3,667

Source: The Big Spring, 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.