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Is Webb City, Missouri Safe?

Population 13,459 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Webb City is a smaller community of 13,459 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,465 per 100K.

Webb City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWebb CityMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate352.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1959.32080.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1465.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1959/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Webb City

Violent crime in Webb City is close to the national average. The rate of 352.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1959.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,465 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Webb City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary377
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,465
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Webb City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Webb City
352.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Webb City
1959.3
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Webb City Safety

Is Webb City safe?
Not especially. Webb City earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.2 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 Webb City?
231.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 352.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1959.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Webb City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Webb City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,465 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Webb City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Webb City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Webb City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Webb City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Webb City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Webb City compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Webb City ranks behind about 64% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Webb City 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 Webb City?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.2 per-thousand rate put Webb City below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 353 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Webb City?
352.5 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (57), and murder (7.0) 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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