De Soto, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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86%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

50%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

93%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	De Soto_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	256	n/a (estimate)	3,933	2,403	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.8	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	46.1	45.2	37.5
Robbery	4	n/a	61.5	51.5	60.6
Assault	28	n/a	430.2	357.5	256.1
Violent crime	35	n/a (estimate)	538	462	359
Burglary	11	n/a	169.0	236.3	229.2
Theft	194	n/a	2,980.5	1,306.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	16	n/a	245.8	398.4	258.8
Property crime	221	n/a (estimate)	3,395	1,941	1,760

De Soto crime map

The De Soto crime map by CrimeoMeter 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 86% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in De Soto are 50% higher than the national average
In De Soto you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
De Soto is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in De Soto has increased by 25%

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

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in De Soto, MO per 100,000 people. In De Soto, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.64 times more than the Missouri average and 1.86 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in De Soto is 1.16 times more than the Missouri average and 1.50 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, De Soto has a daily crime rate that is 1.75 times more than the Missouri average and 1.93 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is De Soto (higher is better)

Is De Soto safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Missouri as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in De Soto to other cities in the state and across the country, De Soto is 25% safer than other cities of Missouri and 16% safer than other cities in the nation. De Soto has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

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 186

The chance of being a victim of property crime in De Soto is 1 in 30

The chance of being a victim of crime in De Soto is 1 in 26

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in De Soto? In De Soto, you have a 1 in 186 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 30. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in De Soto, MO is 1 in 26.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in De Soto, Missouri (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in De Soto has increased by 51%, the amount of property crime in De Soto has increased by 22%, and the total amount of crime in De Soto has increased by 25% year over year.

De Soto police department

Item	De Soto	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	20	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	3.7	3.3

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
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}
Valmeyer, IL	1,208	0	249	249
Cedar Hill, MO	1,625	144	603	747
Horine, MO	1,090	224	942	1,166
Festus, MO	12,054	183	1,030	1,212
Hillsboro, MO	3,251	200	1,112	1,312
Pevely, MO	5,937	231	1,104	1,335
Imperial, MO	4,947	258	1,083	1,340
De Soto, MO	6,359	538	3,395	3,933

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dillon, SC	6,358	2,372	6,667	9,038
Burnet, TX	6,357	127	479	606
Brunswick, MD	6,364	130	495	624
Johnsburg, IL	6,354	122	723	845
Ramtown, NJ	6,354	144	942	1,086
De Soto, MO	6,359	538	3,395	3,933

Source: The De Soto, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.