Violent Crime per Capita in Cape Girardeau
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Cape Girardeau residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
D- |
D |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$20.7 million
Cost of Crime™ for Cape Girardeau, MO
In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,025 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Cape Girardeau in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The D- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Cape Girardeau ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Cape Girardeau's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Cape Girardeau is 5.735 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cape Girardeau residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cape Girardeau varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 93 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 330 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Cape Girardeau, MO see the most incidents - about 58 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Cape Girardeau, MO
The total projected cost of crime in Cape Girardeau for 2025 is $20,667,061. This translates to approximately $435 per resident and $1,025 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Cape Girardeau. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Cape Girardeau Compared to Other Cities?
| Cape Girardeau, MO: | $435 |
|---|---|
| Hazelwood, MO: | $2169 |
| St. Paul, MO: | $120 |
| Missouri: | $377 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Cape Girardeau is $435 per year, which is $176 more than the national average and $58 more than Missouri's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cape Girardeau:
- In Hazelwood, MO, crime costs $2,169 per person, which is $1,735 more than in Cape Girardeau.
- In St. Paul, MO, crime costs $120 per person, which is $315 less than in Cape Girardeau
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cape Girardeau for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Cape Girardeau |
Cost per Cape Girardeau Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$11.7 million |
$246 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$2.38 million |
$50 |
Robbery |
$656,757 |
$14 |
Assault |
$5.92 million |
$125 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$20,667,061 |
$435 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Cape Girardeau, MO
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cape Girardeau totals $90,664,197 ($1,908 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $111,331,259 ($2,342 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Cape Girardeau violent crime map, keep in mind that violent crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Cape Girardeau has 12, have the same problem. Of Cape Girardeau’s 47,530 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cape Girardeau residents in a standard year.
Cape Girardeau Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cape Girardeau residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.340 |
Robbery |
0.4393 |
Rape |
0.8251 |
Murder |
0.1311 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.735 (D-) |
Individual Cape Girardeau Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Cape Girardeau is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cape Girardeau.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
C | F | A | |
A- | C- | A | |
B- | C+ | B | |
C | C | C+ | |
C+ | C- | C+ | |
B- | D+ | B- | |
B | D | A- | |
C+ | B | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Cape Girardeau is higher versus other cities of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C- | C+ | C+ | |
A | A | A | |
B- | A | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | C | C | |
D+ | D | D | |
A- | A | A | |
B- | B- | B- | |
B- | B | B |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Cape Girardeau is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.
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