Kearney, MO Crime Rates & Statistics

Reported Annual Crime In Kearney

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Kearney_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	117	n/a (estimate)	1,215	3,319	2,837
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Kearney_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.8	5.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	41.9	40.4
Robbery	1	n/a	10.4	107.8	102.8
Assault	9	n/a	93.5	360.8	248.5
Violent crime	10	n/a (estimate)	104	519	386
Burglary	11	n/a	114.2	520.4	468.9
Theft	86	n/a	893.1	1,978.4	1,745.0
Vehicle theft	10	n/a	103.9	300.3	236.9
Property crime	107	n/a (estimate)	1,111	2,799	2,451

The table above provides a full overview of all reported crimes in Kearney, MO for the year. The sum of recorded criminal acts in Kearney, MO is displayed; for comparisons, each offense is also shown in regards to the amount of offenses per 100,000 people. Along with this, they are separated into multiple categories: violent crimes and property crimes. The crime data reveals that the overall Kearney, MO crime rates are 63% lower than in comparison to the Missouri mean and are 57% lower than the nation's mean. In regards to violent offenses, Kearney, MO has a rate that is 80% lower than the Missouri average; compared to the United States, it is 73% lower than. Looking at crimes involving property, Kearney, MO is 60% lower than its state's mean, and 55% lower than the country's average.

Did you know?

The overall crime rate in Kearney is 57% lower than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 3.33 daily crimes that occur in Kearney.
Kearney is safer than 75% of the cities in the United States.
In Kearney you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Kearney has increased by 20%.

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Daily Crime In Kearney (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Kearney, MO per 100,000 individuals. The total number of daily crimes is also reported for Missouri and on a national scale. In Kearney, MO the entire number of daily crimes is accurately recorded at 2.73 times less than the Missouri average and 2.33 times less than the national average. The typical number of daily violent crimes in Kearney, MO is 5.00 times less than the Missouri average and 3.72 times less than the calculated daily national average. With regards to recent property crimes, Kearney, MO has a constant daily crime rate that is 2.52 times less than the Missouri average and 2.21 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Kearney (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in the Kearney, MO area in comparison to other Missouri communities and all other cities throughout the United States? The evidence provided by these graphs show Kearney, MO being safer than 75% of cities in Missouri and 75% of cities across the United States as a whole. This is evident by tracking Missouri cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Kearney, MO. In conclusion, Kearney, MO now ranks above average in comparison to all United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Kearney

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kearney is 1 in 963

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Kearney is 1 in 90

The chance of being a victim of crime in Kearney is 1 in 83

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Kearney, MO? The graphics above display the likelihood of becoming victimized by an illegal act such as a crime including violence or property damage. If you reside in Kearney, MO, the likelihood that you will suffer a violent crime is 1 in 963. These sorts of violent crimes include murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Illegal actions against property are represented by a likelihood of 1 in 90 that you become a victim. These sorts of crimes against personal property include burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Kearney, MO is 1 in 83.

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

The year over year change in crime helps to understand whether crime in Kearney, MO is on the rise or declining. Analysts use this measure in order to eliminate the effect of changes in crime by the season. Year over year change in crime is shown for violent, property and total crimes per 100,000 people in the graph above. Clearly, the violent crime rate in Kearney, MO has decreased by 2%, while the property crime rate in Kearney, MO has increased by 22% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Kearney, MO has increased by 20% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Kearney police department

Item	Kearney	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	3.7	3.3

There are a total of 14 Kearney police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 56% less than the Missouri average and 49.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	15,122	264	222

There are a total of 15,122 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 264 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 19% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Crystal Lakes, MO	331	0	0	0
Orrick, MO	792	746	249	995
Lake Waukomis, MO	973	330	771	1,101
Oakview, MO	409	508	761	1,269
Smithville, MO	9,069	170	1,170	1,340
Oakwood, MO	157	210	1,131	1,340
Plattsburg, MO	2,299	262	1,181	1,444
Kearney, MO	9,259	104	1,111	1,215

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Aliquippa, PA	9,258	409	2,257	2,666
Larkfield-Wikiup, CA	9,257	324	1,859	2,183
Augusta, KS	9,262	312	2,730	3,042
Grants, NM	9,263	422	2,607	3,029
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI	9,265	54	1,709	1,763
Kearney, MO	9,259	104	1,111	1,215

Source: The Kearney, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2016. 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.