Cape Girardeau, MO Crime Statistics For 2021
1,665
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,154.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
67.74%
Above National Average
Above National Average
327 out of 391
In Missouri
In Missouri
8,852 out of 9,891
In America
In America
What is the crime rate in Cape Girardeau, MO?
According to the most recent data from the FBI, the total crime rate in Cape Girardeau is 4,154.5 per 100,000 people. That's 67.74% higher than the national rate of 2,476.7 per 100,000 people and 32.58% higher than the Missouri total crime rate of 3,133.7 per 100,000 people.
Note: Because the rates of crime are so low in America, we use "per 100,000 people" to make the number a bit easier to compare across locations visually. It's mathematically the same as doing per capita comparisons and isn't conveying that there are 100,000+ people in a location.
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Cape Girardeau SnackAbility
5
/10
/10
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5
How Does Cape Girardeau Crime Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cape Girardeau / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,665 | 4,154.5 | 3,133.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 15.0 | 9.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 46 | 114.8 | 80.8 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 157 | 391.7 | 357.4 | 250.2 |
| Violent Crime | 233 | 581.4 | 495.0 | 366.7 |
| Burglary | 215 | 536.5 | 430.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,145 | 2,857.0 | 1,865.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 72 | 179.7 | 343.3 | 219.9 |
| Property Crime | 1,432 | 3,573.1 | 2,638.7 | 2,109.9 |
Violent Crime Rates In Cape Girardeau
233.0
Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes
581.4
Violent Crimes / 100k People
Violent Crimes / 100k People
58.54%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 172.0 chance of being the victim of a violent crime in Cape Girardeau each year. That compares to a 1 in 202.0 chance statewide.
- The violent crime rate in Cape Girardeau is 581.4 per 100,000 people.
- That's 58.54% higher than the national rate of 366.7 per 100,000 people.
- 17.45% higher than the Missouri violent crime rate of 495.0 per 100,000 people.
Property Crime Rates In Cape Girardeau
1,432.0
Property Crimes
Property Crimes
3,573.1
Property Crimes / 100k People
Property Crimes / 100k People
69.35%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 28.0 chance of being the victim of a property crime in Cape Girardeau each year. That compares to a 1 in 47.4 chance nationally.
- The property crime rate in Cape Girardeau is 3,573.1 per 100,000 people.
- That's 69.35% higher than the national rate of 2,109.9 per 100,000 people.
- And 35.41% higher than the Missouri property crime rate of 2,638.7 per 100,000 people.
Cape Girardeau Crime Compared To Missouri Average
Each category of crime indexed to the worst per capita in Missouri.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
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Crime In Cities Around Cape Girardeau
| City | Population | Count Raw |
Total Crime / 100k People |
Property Crime / 100k People |
Violent Crime / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale, IL | 25,242 | 1,140 | 4,516.3 | 3,692.3 | 824.0 |
| Jackson, MO | 15,151 | 244 | 1,610.5 | 1,504.9 | 105.6 |
| Herrin, IL | 12,878 | 294 | 2,283.0 | 1,949.1 | 333.9 |
| Perryville, MO | 8,466 | 259 | 3,059.3 | 2,728.6 | 330.7 |
| Chester, IL | 8,224 | 32 | 389.1 | 267.5 | 121.6 |
| Murphysboro, IL | 7,417 | 169 | 2,278.5 | 1,550.5 | 728.1 |
| Metropolis, IL | 5,986 | 298 | 4,978.3 | 4,427.0 | 551.3 |
| Carterville, IL | 5,873 | 71 | 1,208.9 | 987.6 | 221.4 |
| Baker, MT | 1,928 | 10 | 518.7 | 363.1 | 155.6 |
