FBI UCR Homicide Data — 12 recorded incidents
Hardin, Missouri has recorded 12 homicides over the tracked period, with 13 victims identified.. The city ranks #332 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 17% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 2 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 50% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, personal weapons (hands, fists, feet).
Hardin's homicide rate is 81% below the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 4 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Hardin Police Department, which filed 12 incident reports. The Missouri city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.