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Is Ozark, Missouri Safe?

Population 23,544 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ozark is a smaller community of 23,544 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,222 per 100K.

Ozark Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOzarkMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2004.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1222.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2005/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ozark

Violent crime in Ozark is below the national average. The rate of 290.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2004.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,222 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ozark Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,222
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ozark Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ozark
290.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ozark
2004.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ozark Safety

Is Ozark safe?
Not especially. Ozark earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ozark?
229.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2004.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ozark safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ozark's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,222 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ozark?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ozark generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ozark police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ozark?
Crime rates have held steady in Ozark, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Ozark compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Ozark ranks behind about 74% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Ozark 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 Ozark?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.5 per-thousand rate put Ozark below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ozark?
290.6 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) 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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