Howard township, located in Bates County, Missouri, has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Howard township is 16.1, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Howard township can feel relatively safe in their community. However, the property crime rate in Howard township is slightly higher than the national average at 24.9 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to the rural nature of the township, making it an easier target for property crimes. Despite this, the overall crime rate in Howard township remains relatively low, providing a relatively safe environment for its inhabitants, including the
whose headquarters are located in the area.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Howard township (Bates County) violent crime is 16.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Howard township (Bates County) property crime is 24.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Howard township (Bates County), Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Pleasanton, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pleasanton, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.