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Is Monett, Missouri Safe?

Population 10,248 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Monett is a smaller community of 10,248 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,250 per 100K.

Monett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonettMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1823.22080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1250.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate182.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1823/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monett

Violent crime in Monett is close to the national average. The rate of 359.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1823.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,250 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,250
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft182
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monett
359.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monett
1823.2
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monett Safety

Is Monett safe?
Not especially. Monett earns a C with a crime rate of 218.3 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 Monett?
218.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1823.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monett safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monett's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,250 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monett?
No. Crime in Monett has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Monett compare to other cities in Missouri?
Middle of the pack for Missouri. Monett isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Missouri cities.
How safe is Monett to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Monett?
Bad. A C grade and 218.3 per-thousand rate put Monett below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monett?
359.5 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (40), and murder (6.0) 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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