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28%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
39%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
26%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
De Soto 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 De Soto 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 De Soto 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 De Soto crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDe Soto/100k peopleMissouri/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,982 (estimate)2,8282,324
Murdern/an/an/a10.16.3
Rapen/an/an/a48.940.0
Robberyn/an/an/a54.866.1
Assaultn/an/an/a374.2268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)515 (estimate)488370
Burglaryn/an/an/a295.8269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,557.21,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a487.1282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,468 (estimate)2,3401,954

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

      • De Soto crime rates are 28% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in De Soto are 39% higher than the national average
      • In De Soto you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • De Soto is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in De Soto has increased by 53%

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        Daily Crime In De Soto (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in De Soto

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in De Soto is 1 in 195
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in De Soto is 1 in 41
        The chance of being a victim of crime in De Soto is 1 in 34

        Year Over Year Crime In De Soto (per 100,000 people)

        De Soto police department

        Item De Soto Missouri National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)2012,115558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.13.73.3
        There are a total of 20 De Soto police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16.7% less than the Missouri average and 4.4% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Missouri

        State Total offenders Missouri /100K National /100K
        Missouri19,657344266
        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.

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        De Soto, MO6,3595152,4682,982

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        De Soto, MO6,3595152,4682,982
        Source: The De Soto, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.