By Simmrin Law Group, www.simmrinlawgroup.com
BURBANK, Calif. – A new study reveals that Missouri has the tenth-highest rate of spousal and ex-spousal homicides in the United States.
The research by personal injury law firm Simmrin Law Group analyzed federal crime data on spousal and ex-spousal homicides from 2022 to 2024, using data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per million residents were calculated using average state populations to identify where residents face the greatest risks of lethal domestic violence.
Missouri ranks tenth with 2.79 spousal homicides per million residents, 36.1 percent higher than the national average of 2.05. The Show-Me State recorded an average of 17 spousal homicides annually, within a population of 6,206,526. The number of cases peaked at 20 in 2022.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Simmrin Law Group commented:
“The findings highlight that Missouri ranks among the top ten states for spousal homicide, with rates more than 35 percent higher than the national average.
“The Show-Me State’s challenges include high levels of intimate partner violence, barriers to survivor support, and firearm-related risks.
“Reducing these tragedies will require stronger intervention systems, expanded survivor networks, and public awareness efforts to break cycles of domestic violence.”
The study was conducted by Simmrin Law Group, www.simmrinlawgroup.com an experienced personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting clients’ rights and maximizing claim value.
Methodology
The research analyzed spousal and ex-spousal homicide data across all 50 U.S. states between 2022 and 2024, sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Average homicide counts were calculated alongside average state population estimates to determine homicide rates per million residents. Rankings reflect where residents face the greatest risk of spousal and partner homicide.
Data Sources
- Spousal and Ex-Spousal Homicide: https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend
- Research Dataset: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UksGlFLzOHeLPZ8EIdbUDl9T4RzxTYaG2kqwi2vOuPA/edit?gid=350474389#gid=350474389
- Research by: simmrinlawgroup.com