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Is Kirksville, Missouri Safe?

Population 17,863 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kirksville is a smaller community of 17,863 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,727 per 100K.

Kirksville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKirksvilleMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2213.82080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1727.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate526.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2214/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kirksville

Violent crime in Kirksville is below the national average. The rate of 263.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2213.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,727 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kirksville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,727
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft526
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kirksville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kirksville
263.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kirksville
2213.8
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kirksville Safety

Is Kirksville safe?
Not especially. Kirksville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kirksville?
247.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2213.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kirksville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kirksville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,727 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kirksville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kirksville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kirksville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kirksville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kirksville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Kirksville compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Kirksville ranks behind about 73% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kirksville 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 Kirksville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.7 per-thousand rate put Kirksville below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 264 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kirksville?
263.5 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (44), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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