Cape Girardeau County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cape Girardeau County in MO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,214 violent crimes and 6,894 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.6 per 100k residents, which is -34.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.6 per 100k, -45.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate69.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,214 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,894 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents996 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,221 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents601 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.6 | B | 4214 | 106.2 | -34.5% |
| Property Crime | 88.6 | A | 6894 | 163.6 | -45.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 19 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 186 | 3.5 | +15.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 133 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.9 | A | 1141 | 22.3 | -77.9% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 996 | 24.0 | -62.0% |
| Larceny | 70.7 | A | 5221 | 116.4 | -39.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 601 | 22.2 | -69.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cape Girardeau Police Department
Cape Girardeau, MO
Jackson Police Department
Jackson, MO
Delta Police Department
Delta, MO