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Is Fulton, Missouri Safe?

Population 12,853 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fulton is a smaller community of 12,853 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,643 per 100K.

Fulton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFultonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2246.52080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1643.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2247/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fulton

Violent crime in Fulton is below the national average. The rate of 280.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2246.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,643 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fulton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,643
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fulton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fulton
280.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fulton
2246.5
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fulton Safety

Is Fulton safe?
Not especially. Fulton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fulton?
252.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2246.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fulton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fulton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,643 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fulton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fulton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fulton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fulton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fulton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Fulton compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Fulton ranks behind about 88% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fulton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fulton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.7 per-thousand rate put Fulton below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fulton?
280.1 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (52), 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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