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Is Branson, Missouri Safe?

Population 12,921 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Branson is a smaller community of 12,921 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 196.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,403 per 100K.

Branson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBransonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1728.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1403.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate164.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

240/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1728/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Branson

Violent crime in Branson is below the national average. The rate of 240.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1728.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,403 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Branson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,403
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft164
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Branson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Branson
240.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Branson
1728.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Branson Safety

Is Branson safe?
It depends on where in Branson you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Branson?
196.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1728.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Branson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Branson has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Branson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Branson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Branson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Branson?
No. Crime in Branson has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Branson compare to other cities in Missouri?
Middle of the pack for Missouri. Branson isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Missouri cities.
How safe is Branson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Branson?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Branson?
240.1 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) 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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