Caruthersville, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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31%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

160%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

7%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Caruthersville_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	155	n/a (estimate)	2,993	2,554	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	9.1	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	19.3	46.4	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	77.2	52.9	66.5
Assault	44	n/a	849.7	350.2	264.1
Violent crime	49	n/a (estimate)	946	459	364
Burglary	30	n/a	579.4	251.2	250.7
Theft	68	n/a	1,313.3	1,365.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	154.5	478.6	318.7
Property crime	106	n/a (estimate)	2,047	2,095	1,917

Caruthersville crime map

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The Caruthersville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Caruthersville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Caruthersville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Caruthersville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Caruthersville crime rates are 31% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Caruthersville are 160% higher than the national average
In Caruthersville you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Caruthersville is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Caruthersville has decreased by 8%

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Daily Crime In Caruthersville (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Caruthersville, per 100,000 residents. In Caruthersville, the total number of daily crimes is 1.17 times more than the Missouri average and 1.31 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Caruthersville are 2.06 times more than the Missouri average and 2.60 times more than the national average. For property crime, Caruthersville has a daily crime rate that is 1.02 times less than the Missouri average and 1.07 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Caruthersville (higher is better)

How safe is Caruthersville, Missouri compared to other cities in Missouri and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Caruthersville is safer than 21% of the cities in Missouri and 13% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Missouri and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Caruthersville. Overall, Caruthersville is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Caruthersville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Caruthersville is 1 in 106

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Caruthersville is 1 in 49

The chance of being a victim of crime in Caruthersville is 1 in 34

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Caruthersville? In Caruthersville, MO you have a 1 in 106 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Caruthersville.

Year Over Year Crime In Caruthersville (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Caruthersville is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Caruthersville violent crime rates have increased by 68%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 24% year over year. Total crimes for Caruthersville has decreased by 8% in the same time frame.

Caruthersville police department

Item	Caruthersville	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.7	3.3

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ridgely, TN	1,882	120	840	960
Tiptonville, TN	4,194	425	576	1,001
Hayti, MO	2,380	260	1,186	1,446
Holland, MO	138	613	2,798	3,411
Cooter, MO	347	647	2,952	3,599
Wardell, MO	420	655	2,991	3,646
Hayward, MO	79	689	3,143	3,832
Caruthersville, MO	5,518	946	2,047	2,993

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ulysses, KS	5,518	161	54	214
Connell, WA	5,518	134	714	848
McKenzie, TN	5,517	416	1,483	1,899
Hooksett, NH	5,517	41	710	750
Waterville, OH	5,519	115	682	798
Caruthersville, MO	5,518	946	2,047	2,993

Source: The Caruthersville, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.

Caruthersville, MO Crime Rates