Missouri’s violent crime rates continued to decline in 2019, marking a shift in the state’s crime landscape. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Missouri saw a decrease in violent crimes, including murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. This trend is consistent with the national decline in violent crime rates during this era.
In 2019, the nation was grappling with the opioid epidemic, a surge in methamphetamine production, and a growing concern over violent crime in urban areas. The FBI’s UCR data for 2019 showed that violent crime rates decreased 3.5% nationwide, with a total of 1.3 million violent crimes reported. Missouri’s decline in violent crime rates was part of this larger national trend.
The opioid epidemic played a significant role in the state’s crime landscape in 2019. Missouri was one of the top 10 states in the country for opioid overdose deaths, with a rate of 22.1 per 100,000 people. The opioid crisis led to an increase in property crimes, such as burglaries and thefts, as individuals turned to crime to support their addiction.
In addition to the decline in violent crime rates, Missouri also saw a decrease in property crime rates in 2019. According to the FBI’s UCR data, property crimes decreased 4.3% nationwide, with a total of 10.3 million property crimes reported. Missouri’s decline in property crime rates was consistent with this national trend, with a decrease in burglaries, thefts, and motor vehicle thefts.
Missouri’s law enforcement agencies reported a total of 1,142 murders and non-negligent manslaughters in 2019, a rate of 6.3 per 100,000 people. While this rate is higher than the national average, it represents a decline from the previous year. The FBI’s UCR data shows that law enforcement agencies reported a total of 17,284 murders and non-negligent manslaughters nationwide in 2019, a rate of 5.0 per 100,000 people.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Year: 2019
- Category: Historical Crime Statistics
- Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report ↗
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