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Is Smithville, Missouri Safe?

Population 11,160 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Smithville runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,711 per 100K.

Smithville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSmithvilleMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.6333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2270.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate305.0--268.2
Theft Rate1711.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate374.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

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

Key Crime Statistics for Smithville

Violent crime in Smithville is close to the national average. The rate of 380.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2270.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,711 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 305 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Smithville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault305
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,711
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft374
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Smithville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smithville
380.6
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smithville
2270.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Smithville Safety

Is Smithville safe?
Not especially. Smithville earns a D with a crime rate of 265.1 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 Smithville?
265.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2270.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Smithville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Smithville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,711 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Smithville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Smithville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Smithville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Smithville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Smithville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Smithville compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Smithville ranks behind about 87% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Smithville 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 Smithville?
Bad. A D grade and 265.1 per-thousand rate put Smithville below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Smithville?
380.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (305), robbery (92), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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