West Plains, MO Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in West Plains in green. The most dangerous areas in West Plains are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is West Plains, MO Safe from Burglary?

The D- grade means the rate of burglary is much higher than the average US city. West Plains is in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning 88% of cities are safer and 12% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to West Plains's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of burglary in West Plains is 4.759 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in West Plains generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in West Plains may be as high as 1 in 133 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 358 in the southwest part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more burglary occurs in the central parts of West Plains, MO: about 24 per year. The northeast part of West Plains has fewer cases of burglary with only 4 in a typical year.

How West Plains's Burglary Rate Compares

The chart below compares the burglary rate in West Plains to the Missouri state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the burglary rate, West Plains is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Burglary in West Plains, MO

Burglary is projected to cost the residents of West Plains about $868,809 in 2025, or roughly $43 per resident. This is part of West Plains's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for West Plains, including every crime type and how West Plains compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Burglary Map

Remember that burglary rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading West Plains's crime maps on the West Plains overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in West Plains, MO at ISP Reports.

Individual West Plains Crime Maps & Stats

Burglary Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of burglary in West Plains is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to West Plains.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Olden, MO	C	D	C+	D
South Fork, MO	C	C-	B-	C-
White Church, MO	A-	B	A-	B-
Brandsville, MO	C-	D+	C+	D+
Pomona, MO	C+	D+	B-	D+
Pottersville, MO	D+	F	B+	D+
Peace Valley, MO	B+	C+	A	C+
Crider, MO	C	F	B	C-
Siloam Springs, MO	C	D+	C	D+
Rover, MO	C+	B	B+	C+

Burglary in City with Similar Populations

West Plains is higher versus other cities of the same size for burglary. The table below compares burglary in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Charleston, IL	C+	B	B	C-
Voorhees, NJ	A	A+	A+	A-
Vincent, CA	C+	B-	B-	A-
Circleville, OH	C-	C+	C+	C+
Ciales, PR	D-	D-	D-	D+
Choctaw, OK	B-	C+	C+	C+
Chesterton, IN	B+	A-	A-	B+
Cheney, WA	D	C-	C-	D-
Chehalis, WA	D	C-	C-	D-
Charlestown, MA	C-	D	D	C+

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Plains, MO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See West Plains schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A burglary occurs on average every 3.8 days in West Plains. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in West Plains, MO

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.