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Is Farmington, Missouri Safe?

Population 19,226 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,226, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Farmington earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,488 per 100K.

Farmington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmingtonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1750.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate297.0--268.2
Theft Rate1488.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1751/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmington

Violent crime in Farmington is close to the national average. The rate of 380.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1750.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,488 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault297
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery89
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,488
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft296
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
380.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
1750.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmington Safety

Is Farmington safe?
Not especially. Farmington earns a C with a crime rate of 213.1 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 Farmington?
213.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1750.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Farmington 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 Farmington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmington?
Crime rates have held steady in Farmington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Farmington compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Farmington ranks behind about 73% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Farmington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Farmington?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmington?
380.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (297), robbery (89), and murder (4.0) 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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