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55%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
49%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
56%
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.
New Melle 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 New Melle 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 New Melle 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 New Melle crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleNew Melle/100k peopleMissouri/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,032 (estimate)2,5542,281
Murdern/an/an/a9.15.7
Rapen/an/an/a46.438.0
Robberyn/an/an/a52.966.5
Assaultn/an/an/a350.2264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)185 (estimate)459364
Burglaryn/an/an/a251.2250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,365.41,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a478.6318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)846 (estimate)2,0951,917

New Melle crime map



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

      • New Melle crime rates are 55% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in New Melle are 49% lower than the national average
      • In New Melle you have a 1 in 97 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • New Melle is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in New Melle has decreased by 22%

      New Melle, MO Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Missouri has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Missouri has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in New Melle each year?
      • 4. Is the New Melle crime rate higher or lower than the Missouri average?
      • 5. New Melle is safer than 70% of all other cities in Missouri.
       
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      Daily Crime In New Melle (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in New Melle

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in New Melle is 1 in 540
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in New Melle is 1 in 119
      The chance of being a victim of crime in New Melle is 1 in 97

      Year Over Year Crime In New Melle (per 100,000 people)

      New Melle police department

      Item New Melle Missouri National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)312,115558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents6.23.73.3
      There are a total of 3 New Melle police officers. This results in 6.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 67.2% greater than the Missouri average and 91.8% greater 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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      Source: The New Melle, 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.