La Plata, MO Crime Rates

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89%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
77%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
91%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleLa Plata/100k peopleMissouri/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime3n/a (estimate)2432,4032,119
Murder0n/a0.07.85.0
Rape0n/a0.045.237.5
Robbery0n/a0.051.560.6
Assault1n/a80.9357.5256.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)81462359
Burglary1n/a80.9236.3229.2
Theft1n/a80.91,306.51,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0398.4258.8
Property crime2n/a (estimate)1621,9411,760
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The La Plata crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in La Plata 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 La Plata crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the La Plata 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

      • La Plata crime rates are 89% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in La Plata are 77% lower than the national average
      • In La Plata you have a 1 in 413 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • La Plata is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in La Plata has decreased by 79%

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        Daily Crime In La Plata (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in La Plata

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in La Plata is 1 in 1236
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in La Plata is 1 in 619
        The chance of being a victim of crime in La Plata is 1 in 413

        Year Over Year Crime In La Plata (per 100,000 people)

        La Plata police department

        Item La Plata Missouri National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)212,115558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.53.73.3
        There are a total of 2 La Plata police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 60.9% less than the Missouri average and 55.2% 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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        Kirksville, MO17,6454181,9352,352
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        La Plata, MO1,19281162243

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        Source: The La Plata, 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.
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