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Is Belton, Missouri Safe?

Population 26,193 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,193, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Belton earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,626 per 100K.

Belton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeltonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.8333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2216.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1626.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate552.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

253.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2216/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Belton

Violent crime in Belton is close to the national average. The rate of 318.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2216.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,626 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Belton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary430
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,626
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft552
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Belton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belton
318.8
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belton
2216.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Belton Safety

Is Belton safe?
Not especially. Belton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Belton?
253.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2216.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Belton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Belton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,626 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Belton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Belton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Belton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Belton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Belton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Belton compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Belton ranks behind about 79% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Belton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Belton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.5 per-thousand rate put Belton below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Belton?
318.8 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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