FBI UCR Homicide Data — 12 recorded incidents
Belton, Missouri has recorded 12 homicides over the tracked period, with 12 victims identified.. The city ranks #335 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 8% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 1 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 42% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - rifle, knife/cutting instrument.
Belton's homicide rate is 81% below the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 7 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Belton Police Department, which filed 12 incident reports. The Missouri city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.