Lake Viking, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

55%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

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.

Lake Viking crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Lake Viking crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Lake Viking crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Lake Viking crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lake Viking_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,032 (estimate)	2,554	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	9.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	46.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	52.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	350.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	185 (estimate)	459	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	251.2	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,365.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	478.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	846 (estimate)	2,095	1,917

Lake Viking crime map

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

Lake Viking crime rates are 55% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Lake Viking are 49% lower than the national average
In Lake Viking you have a 1 in 97 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lake Viking is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lake Viking has decreased by 35%

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Daily Crime In Lake Viking (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lake Viking

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lake Viking is 1 in 540

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lake Viking is 1 in 119

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Viking is 1 in 97

Year Over Year Crime In Lake Viking (per 100,000 people)

Lake Viking police department

Item	Lake Viking	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.7	3.3

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}
Gallatin, MO	1,674	200	914	1,114
Hamilton, MO	1,988	203	924	1,127
Cameron, MO	8,941	390	1,570	1,960
Jamesport, MO	585	620	2,828	3,448
Winston, MO	216	632	2,885	3,517
McFall, MO	153	648	2,960	3,608
Kidder, MO	329	651	2,973	3,624
Lake Viking, MO	355	185	846	1,032

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Branch, LA	355	886	4,250	5,136
Vernon Center, MN	355	337	2,199	2,536
Rockford Bay, ID	355	95	327	422
Seward, PA	355	392	2,325	2,717
Cotton City, NM	355	1,090	4,202	5,291
Lake Viking, MO	355	185	846	1,032

Source: The Lake Viking, 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.