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Is Harrisonville, Missouri Safe?

Population 10,040 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,040, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Harrisonville earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,158 per 100K.

Harrisonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHarrisonvilleMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.7333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1889.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1158.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate425.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1889/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Harrisonville

Violent crime in Harrisonville is below the national average. The rate of 234.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1889.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,158 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Harrisonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary203
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,158
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft425
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Harrisonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrisonville
234.7
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrisonville
1889.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Harrisonville Safety

Is Harrisonville safe?
Not especially. Harrisonville earns a C with a crime rate of 212.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Harrisonville?
212.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1889.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Harrisonville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Harrisonville 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 Harrisonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Harrisonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Harrisonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Harrisonville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Harrisonville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Harrisonville compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Harrisonville ranks behind about 70% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Harrisonville 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 Harrisonville?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Harrisonville?
234.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (33), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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