Crime & Safety in Cape Girardeau, MO
Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Cape Girardeau has a violent crime rate of 584 per 100,000 residents, 54% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 490.8 per 100,000, robbery at 34.4, rape at 51.5. The murder rate is 7.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,476 per 100,000, 26% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,924, burglary at 302, vehicle theft at 236 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Cape Girardeau receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Cape Girardeau vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 584.0/100K |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Murder | 7.4/100K |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Rape | 51.5/100K |
| Robbery | 34.4/100K |
| Assault | 490.8/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,475.9/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 301.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,923.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 235.6/100K |
| Arson | 14.7/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |