The crime rate in the Cape Girardeau, MO Metro Area is slightly lower than the national average. Violent crime in the area is 22.4, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in the region is 35 compared to the national average of 35.4. This suggests that there is a lower rate of criminal activity in this region when compared to other parts of the country. Despite this, citizens should always be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions to remain safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cape Girardeau Metro Area violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Cape Girardeau Metro Area property crime is 35.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cape Girardeau, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Florissant, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Florissant, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.