Cape Girardeau, Missouri Trend of Total Crime Rate

Updated on September 18, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2024, there were 1,261 total crimes in Cape Girardeau MO, and the total crime rate per 100K residents was 3,094.25. Compared to 2023, the total crime rate decreased by 4%.

The chart below shows the total crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2024.

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Data Source: FBI UCR.
Cape Girardeau, MO Total Crime Rate Per 100K
Cape Girardeau, MO Number and Rate of Total Crimes
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Year Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
2010 2708 7196.96
2011 2727 7161.43
2012 2887 7503.77
2013 2254 5821.88
2014 2023 5185.58
2015 2166 5492.03
2016 1870 4705.82
2017 1769 4435.03
2018 1738 4422.05
2019 1665 4154.50
2020 1582 3873.18
2021 1506 3589.39
2022 1232 3074.85
2023 1316 3234.13
2024 1261 3094.25