Lexington, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

53%

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}	Lexington_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	65	n/a (estimate)	1,433	2,554	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	9.1	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	66.2	46.4	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	52.9	66.5
Assault	21	n/a	463.1	350.2	264.1
Violent crime	24	n/a (estimate)	529	459	364
Burglary	4	n/a	88.2	251.2	250.7
Theft	28	n/a	617.4	1,365.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	9	n/a	198.5	478.6	318.7
Property crime	41	n/a (estimate)	904	2,095	1,917

Lexington crime map

The Lexington crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lexington 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 Lexington crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lexington 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

Lexington crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Lexington are 45% higher than the national average
In Lexington you have a 1 in 70 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lexington is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lexington has decreased by 30%

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Daily Crime In Lexington (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Lexington for every 100,000 residents. The Lexington total amount of daily crime is 1.78 times less than the Missouri average and 1.59 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Lexington, is 1.15 times more than the Missouri average, and it is 1.45 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Lexington has a daily crime average that is 2.32 times less than the Missouri average and 2.12 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Lexington (higher is better)

Is Lexington 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 Lexington to other cities in the state and across the country, Lexington is 35% safer than other cities of Missouri and 27% safer than other cities in the nation. Lexington has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lexington

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lexington is 1 in 189

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lexington is 1 in 111

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lexington is 1 in 70

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Lexington? In Lexington, MO you have a 1 in 189 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 111 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 70 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Lexington.

Year Over Year Crime In Lexington (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Lexington is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Lexington has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 494% in Lexington, while property crimes in Lexington have decreased by 54%. Total crime has decreased by 30% year over year.

Lexington police department

Item	Lexington	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	10	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	3.7	3.3

There are a total of 10 Lexington police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 43.1% less than the Missouri average and 34.7% 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}
Napoleon, MO	162	0	0	0
Hardin, MO	655	0	0	0
Corder, MO	631	0	238	238
Orrick, MO	824	0	408	408
Odessa, MO	5,240	36	678	714
Higginsville, MO	4,627	21	911	932
Bates City, MO	160	433	866	1,299
Lexington, MO	4,540	529	904	1,433

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Creedmoor, NC	4,539	179	1,175	1,354
Dardanelle, AR	4,541	663	1,370	2,034
South Bound Brook, NJ	4,541	21	947	968
Scott City, MO	4,538	253	1,079	1,332
Negaunee, MI	4,537	150	513	663
Lexington, MO	4,540	529	904	1,433

Source: The Lexington, 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.