De Soto, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

38%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	De Soto_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	203	n/a (estimate)	3,146	2,554	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	9.1	5.7
Rape	9	n/a	139.5	46.4	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	52.9	66.5
Assault	14	n/a	217.0	350.2	264.1
Violent crime	23	n/a (estimate)	356	459	364
Burglary	9	n/a	139.5	251.2	250.7
Theft	153	n/a	2,371.4	1,365.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	18	n/a	279.0	478.6	318.7
Property crime	180	n/a (estimate)	2,790	2,095	1,917

De Soto crime map

The De Soto crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in De Soto as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The De Soto crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the De Soto crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

De Soto crime rates are 38% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in De Soto are 2% lower than the national average
In De Soto you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
De Soto is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in De Soto has increased by 61%

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Daily Crime In De Soto (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in De Soto, MO per 100,000 people. In De Soto, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.23 times more than the Missouri average and 1.38 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in De Soto is 1.29 times less than the Missouri average and 1.02 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, De Soto has a daily crime rate that is 1.33 times more than the Missouri average and 1.46 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is De Soto (higher is better)

Is De Soto safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Missouri as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in De Soto to other cities in the state and across the country, De Soto is 25% safer than other cities of Missouri and 16% safer than other cities in the nation. De Soto has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in De Soto

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in De Soto is 1 in 281

The chance of being a victim of property crime in De Soto is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in De Soto is 1 in 32

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in De Soto? In De Soto, you have a 1 in 281 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 36. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in De Soto, MO is 1 in 32.

Year Over Year Crime In De Soto (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in De Soto, Missouri (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in De Soto has increased by 279%, the amount of property crime in De Soto has increased by 50%, and the total amount of crime in De Soto has increased by 61% year over year.

De Soto police department

Item	De Soto	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	20	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	3.7	3.3

There are a total of 20 De Soto police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16.7% less than the Missouri average and 4.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Valmeyer, IL	1,208	0	247	247
Crystal City, MO	4,733	106	277	383
Cedar Hill, MO	1,625	143	651	794
Herculaneum, MO	4,081	92	869	962
Pevely, MO	5,937	150	930	1,080
Horine, MO	1,090	223	1,017	1,239
Imperial, MO	4,947	256	1,169	1,425
De Soto, MO	6,359	356	2,790	3,146

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dillon, SC	6,358	1,873	5,138	7,011
Burnet, TX	6,357	102	687	789
Brunswick, MD	6,364	214	570	783
Champion Heights, OH	6,354	243	1,436	1,679
Ramtown, NJ	6,354	146	1,005	1,151
De Soto, MO	6,359	356	2,790	3,146

Source: The De Soto, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.