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Is Kennett, Missouri Safe?

Population 10,118 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,118, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kennett earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,335 per 100K.

Kennett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKennettMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2142.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1335.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate272.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2142/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kennett

Violent crime in Kennett is below the national average. The rate of 275.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2142.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,335 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kennett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,335
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft272
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kennett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennett
275.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennett
2142.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kennett Safety

Is Kennett safe?
Not especially. Kennett earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kennett?
241.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2142.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kennett safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kennett's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,335 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kennett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kennett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kennett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kennett?
Crime rates have held steady in Kennett, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Kennett compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Kennett ranks behind about 71% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kennett to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Kennett?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.8 per-thousand rate put Kennett below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kennett?
275.6 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (69), 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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