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Is Lebanon, Missouri Safe?

Population 15,663 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lebanon has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 268.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,496 per 100K.

Lebanon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLebanonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2269.52080.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate311.0--268.2
Theft Rate1496.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate260.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

416/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2270/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lebanon

Violent crime in Lebanon is close to the national average. The rate of 415.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2269.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,496 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 311 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lebanon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault311
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,496
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft260
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lebanon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
415.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
2269.5
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon Safety

Is Lebanon safe?
Not especially. Lebanon earns a D with a crime rate of 268.5 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 Lebanon?
268.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2269.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lebanon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lebanon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,496 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lebanon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lebanon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lebanon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lebanon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lebanon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lebanon compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Lebanon ranks behind about 75% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lebanon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lebanon?
Bad. A D grade and 268.5 per-thousand rate put Lebanon below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 416 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lebanon?
415.6 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (311), robbery (72), and murder (8.0) 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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