Cape Girardeau County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cape Girardeau County in MO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,162 violent crimes and 7,783 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.4 per 100k residents, which is 39.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.7 per 100k, 52.5% 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 AAnnual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,162 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,365 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,783 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,288 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,693 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents716 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.4 | A | 5162 | 106.2 | -39.3% |
| Property Crime | 77.7 | A | 7783 | 163.6 | -52.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 225 | 3.5 | -13.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 137 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 1365 | 22.3 | -75.0% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 1288 | 24.0 | -59.8% |
| Larceny | 60.5 | A | 5693 | 116.4 | -48.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 716 | 22.2 | -73.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office
Cape Girardeau Police Department
Cape Girardeau, MO
Jackson Police Department
Jackson, MO
Delta Police Department
Delta, MO