Safety in Novelty
Novelty doesn’t have its own police figures in the FBI’s data. Below are the nearest towns that have their own numbers.
What stands out about safety in Novelty
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
The closest towns that report their own numbers
Here are the nearest towns with their own police departments in the FBI’s data. Tap one to see its safety page.
| Town | Grade | Distance | Violent | Property | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata | — | 15 mi | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2024 |
| Kirksville | C− | 23 mi | 3.3 | 17.6 | 2025 |
| Macon | B− | 23 mi | 1.6 | 9.2 | 2025 |
| Shelbina | B− | 24 mi | 0.6 | 7.7 | 2025 |
| Canton | A | 37 mi | 0.4 | 3.6 | 2025 |
| U.S. average | 3.3 | 15.5 | 2025 |
Reported crimes per 1,000 residents in each town’s latest year; * = a count, for towns under 1,000 people; — = not graded. Distances are straight-line. Nearby towns can be very different from Novelty: a small village and a city aren’t alike.
Know who to call, and what the weather can do
For emergencies, the nearest ER, and the storms and floods Novelty plans for.
Macon · 22.9 miles
Directions Health care →Expected damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Natural hazards in Novelty →Phone numbers come from neighbors and the town’s own site (the Handbook). A number you add goes live once two neighbors confirm it.
Heads-up board
Neighbors looking out for each other in Novelty.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Please don’t name or describe individuals. In an emergency, call 911.
Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: offenses known to law enforcement by city, and state and national rates. Counts are crimes reported to police, not convictions. The Safety Grade is our own summary of that data, not an official rating. Natural hazards: FEMA National Risk Index and flood insurance claims. Hospitals: CMS Hospital General Information. This isn’t an official statement of public safety. In an emergency, call 911.