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Is Jennings, Missouri Safe?

Population 13,093 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,093, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jennings earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,151 per 100K.

Jennings Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJenningsMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.4333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1777.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1151.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate174.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1778/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jennings

Violent crime in Jennings is close to the national average. The rate of 417.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1777.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,151 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jennings Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,151
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft174
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jennings Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jennings
417.4
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jennings
1777.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jennings Safety

Is Jennings safe?
Not especially. Jennings earns a C with a crime rate of 219.5 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 Jennings?
219.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1777.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jennings safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jennings's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,151 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jennings?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jennings generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jennings police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jennings?
No. Crime in Jennings has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Jennings compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Jennings 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 Jennings to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Jennings?
Bad. A C grade and 219.5 per-thousand rate put Jennings below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jennings?
417.4 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (47), 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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