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Is Warrensburg, Missouri Safe?

Population 20,283 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Warrensburg has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 268.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,589 per 100K.

Warrensburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarrensburgMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.9333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2354.02080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1589.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate495.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2354/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warrensburg

Violent crime in Warrensburg is close to the national average. The rate of 328.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2354.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,589 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Warrensburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,589
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft495
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Warrensburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrensburg
328.9
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrensburg
2354.0
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Warrensburg Safety

Is Warrensburg safe?
Not especially. Warrensburg earns a D with a crime rate of 268.3 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 Warrensburg?
268.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2354.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warrensburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Warrensburg's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,589 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Warrensburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warrensburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warrensburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warrensburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Warrensburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Warrensburg compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Warrensburg ranks behind about 93% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Warrensburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Warrensburg?
Bad. A D grade and 268.3 per-thousand rate put Warrensburg below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 329 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Warrensburg?
328.9 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (73), and murder (5.0) 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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