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Is Moberly, Missouri Safe?

Population 13,719 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Moberly is a smaller community of 13,719 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,220 per 100K.

Moberly Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoberlyMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.3333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1724.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1220.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

202.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1725/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moberly

Violent crime in Moberly is below the national average. The rate of 304.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1724.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,220 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moberly Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,220
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moberly Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moberly
304.3
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moberly
1724.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moberly Safety

Is Moberly safe?
It depends on where in Moberly you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Moberly?
202.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1724.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moberly safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Moberly 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 Moberly?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moberly generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moberly police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moberly?
No. Crime in Moberly has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Moberly compare to other cities in Missouri?
Middle of the pack for Missouri. Moberly isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Missouri cities.
How safe is Moberly to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Moberly?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Moberly?
304.3 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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