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Is Sedalia, Missouri Safe?

Population 22,621 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,621, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sedalia earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,240 per 100K.

Sedalia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSedaliaMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.9333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2033.62080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate326.0--268.2
Theft Rate1240.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate211.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2034/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sedalia

Violent crime in Sedalia is close to the national average. The rate of 396.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2033.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,240 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 326 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Sedalia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault326
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,240
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft211
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sedalia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sedalia
396.9
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sedalia
2033.6
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sedalia Safety

Is Sedalia safe?
Not especially. Sedalia earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.1 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 Sedalia?
243.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2033.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sedalia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sedalia's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,240 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sedalia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sedalia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sedalia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sedalia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sedalia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Sedalia compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Sedalia ranks behind about 66% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sedalia 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 Sedalia?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.1 per-thousand rate put Sedalia below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sedalia?
396.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (326), robbery (74), 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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