Meta, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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49%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

45%

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.

Meta 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 Meta 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 Meta 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 Meta crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Meta_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,164 (estimate)	2,403	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.8	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	45.2	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	51.5	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	357.5	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	608 (estimate)	462	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	236.3	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,306.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	398.4	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,555 (estimate)	1,941	1,760

Meta crime map

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

Meta crime rates are 49% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Meta are 69% higher than the national average
In Meta you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Meta is safer than 8% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Meta has decreased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Meta (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Meta

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Meta is 1 in 165

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Meta is 1 in 40

The chance of being a victim of crime in Meta is 1 in 32

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

Meta police department

Item	Meta	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.7	3.3

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}
Wardsville, MO	1,728	74	312	386
Taos, MO	1,420	130	546	676
Westphalia, MO	411	406	1,707	2,114
St. Thomas, MO	292	407	1,712	2,119
St. Elizabeth, MO	445	417	1,753	2,171
Argyle, MO	168	458	1,926	2,385
Freeburg, MO	426	512	2,152	2,664
Meta, MO	172	608	2,555	3,164

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Index, WA	172	0	1,266	1,266
Birmingham, MO	172	518	2,178	2,696
Thurman, IA	172	322	1,719	2,041
Stites, ID	172	317	1,009	1,326
East Nicolaus, CA	172	559	2,390	2,948
Meta, MO	172	608	2,555	3,164

Source: The Meta, 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.